The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo C30 D4 Geartronic (09 - 12) vs. Audi S3 S tronic (08 - 12)

€ 28,800
Volvo C30 D4 Geartronic (09 - 12) Volvo C30 D4
€ 40,100
 Audi S3 S tronic (08 - 12) Audi S3
€ 28,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 40,100

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The Volvo C30 D4 is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 1.4 inches longer, 0.7 inches wider and 1.9 inches taller than the Audi S3.
Volvo C30 D4
Audi S3
57
Blueprint Volvo C30 D4 Geartronic (09 - 12)
70.2
80.3
55.1
Blueprint Audi S3 S tronic (08 - 12)
69.5
77
70.2 in
Width
69.5 in
80.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
57 in
Height
55.1 in
Blueprint Volvo C30 D4 Geartronic (09 - 12)
103.9
168
Blueprint Audi S3 S tronic (08 - 12)
101.5
166.5
168 in
Length
166.5 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Volvo C30 D4
Audi S3
3419 lb
Curb Weight
3417 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4486 lb
Volvo C30 D4 Geartronic (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
2 lb
0.06 %
Audi S3 S tronic (08 - 12)

General

Volvo C30 D4
Audi S3
M
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Volvo C30 D4
Audi S3
Straight-five diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
D5204T
Engine Code
BHZ, CDLA
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
175 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
261 hp
at 6000 rpm
Volvo C30 D4
175 hp
261 hp
Audi S3
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Volvo C30 D4
295 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Audi S3

Performance

Volvo C30 D4
Audi S3
134 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

397 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 D4

62 mph 62
mph

249 ft
0.000 sec

Audi S3

▶ REPLAY
19.54 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.09 lb/hp
Volvo C30 D4
19.54 lb/hp
13.09 lb/hp
Audi S3

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo C30 D4
Audi S3
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
28 mpg
Volvo C30 D4
41 mpg
28 mpg
Audi S3
30 mpg
city
21 mpg
51 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
642 mi
Range
449 mi
Volvo C30 D4
642 mi
449 mi
Audi S3
Environmental Impact
119.3 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).
157.2 kWh
Volvo C30 D4
119.3 kWh
157.2 kWh
Audi S3
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
311 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo C30 D4
Audi S3
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
769 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8 cu ft
26.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
28.6 cu ft