The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo C30 D3 (10 - 12) vs. Audi S3 Sportback (13 - 16)

€ 24,500
Volvo C30 D3 (10 - 12) Volvo C30 D3
€ 41,000
 Audi S3 Sportback (13 - 16) Audi S3 Sportback
€ 24,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 41,000

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Volvo C30 D3 is 5.8 cm shorter, 0.3 cm narrower and 4.3 cm taller than the Audi S3 Sportback.
Volvo C30 D3
Audi S3 Sportback
1447
Blueprint Volvo C30 D3 (10 - 12)
1782
2039
1404
Blueprint Audi S3 Sportback (13 - 16)
1785
1966
1782 mm
Width
1785 mm
2039 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1966 mm
1447 mm
Height
1404 mm
Blueprint Volvo C30 D3 (10 - 12)
2640
4266
Blueprint Audi S3 Sportback (13 - 16)
2631
4324
4266 mm
Length
4324 mm
2640 mm
Wheelbase
2631 mm

Vehicle Weight

Volvo C30 D3
Audi S3 Sportback
1536 kg
Kerb Weight
1500 kg
1900 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1985 kg
Volvo C30 D3 (10 - 12)
Weight Difference:
36 kg
2.34 %
Audi S3 Sportback (13 - 16)

General

Volvo C30 D3
Audi S3 Sportback
M
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive
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 petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
D5204T5
Engine Code
CJXC
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
1984 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
148 bhp
at 3500 rpm
Power
296 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Volvo C30 D3
148 bhp
296 bhp
Audi S3 Sportback
350 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
380 NM
at 1800 rpm
Volvo C30 D3
350 NM
380 NM
Audi S3 Sportback

Performance

Volvo C30 D3
Audi S3 Sportback
130 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

131 m
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 D3

62 mph 62
mph

74 m
0.000 sec

Audi S3 Sportback

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10.38 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
5.07 kg/bhp
Volvo C30 D3
10.38 kg/bhp
5.07 kg/bhp
Audi S3 Sportback

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo C30 D3
Audi S3 Sportback
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Volvo C30 D3
55 mpg
40 mpg
Audi S3 Sportback
42 mpg
city
31 mpg
67 mpg
motorway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
60 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
731 mi
Range
488 mi
Volvo C30 D3
731 mi
488 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).
132.6 kWh
Volvo C30 D3
104.9 kWh
132.6 kWh
Audi S3 Sportback
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
134 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
162 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo C30 D3
Audi S3 Sportback
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
364 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
278 L
Boot Capacity
340 L
921 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1180 L