The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 D3 (10 - 12) vs. Audi S3 Sportback (08 - 12)
€ 24,500
€ 39,100
€ 24,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Volvo C30 D3 is 1.4 inches shorter, 0.7 inches wider and 1.8 inches taller than the Audi S3 Sportback.
Volvo C30 D3
Audi S3 Sportback
57
70.2
80.3
55.2
69.5
78.5
70.2 in
Width
69.5 in
80.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.5 in
57 in
Height
55.2 in
103.9
168
101.5
169.4
168 in
Length
169.4 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo C30 D3
Audi S3 Sportback
3386 lb
Curb Weight
3461 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4530 lb
Weight Difference:
75 lb
2.17 %
General
Volvo C30 D3
Audi S3 Sportback
M
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo C30 D3
Audi S3 Sportback
Straight-five diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
D5204T5
Engine Code
BHZ, CDLA
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
261 hp
at 6000 rpm
Volvo C30 D3
148 hp
261 hp
Audi S3 Sportback
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Volvo C30 D3
258 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Audi S3 Sportback
Performance
Volvo C30 D3
Audi S3 Sportback
130 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 D3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
266 ft
0.000 sec
Audi S3 Sportback
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22.88 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.26 lb/hp
Volvo C30 D3
22.88 lb/hp
13.26 lb/hp
Audi S3 Sportback
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 D3
Audi S3 Sportback
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
28 mpg
Volvo C30 D3
46 mpg
28 mpg
Audi S3 Sportback
35 mpg
city
20 mpg
56 mpg
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
731 mi
Range
439 mi
Volvo C30 D3
731 mi
439 mi
Audi S3 Sportback
Environmental Impact
104.9 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
161.1 kWh
Volvo C30 D3
104.9 kWh
161.1 kWh
Audi S3 Sportback
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
320 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 D3
Audi S3 Sportback
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
802 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.6 cu ft
26.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft
