The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo C30 D5 (08 - 09) vs. Audi S3 (13 - 16)

€ 26,300
Volvo C30 D5 (08 - 09) Volvo C30 D5
€ 40,100
 Audi S3 (13 - 16) Audi S3
€ 26,300
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 dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Volvo C30 D5 is 0.1 inches shorter, 0.2 inches wider and 1.8 inches taller than the Audi S3.
Volvo C30 D5
Audi S3
57
Blueprint Volvo C30 D5 (08 - 09)
70.2
80.3
55.2
Blueprint Audi S3 (13 - 16)
70
77.4
70.2 in
Width
70 in
80.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
57 in
Height
55.2 in
Blueprint Volvo C30 D5 (08 - 09)
103.9
167.4
Blueprint Audi S3 (13 - 16)
102.2
167.5
167.4 in
Length
167.5 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
102.2 in

Vehicle Weight

Volvo C30 D5
Audi S3
3230 lb
Curb Weight
3241 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4310 lb
Volvo C30 D5 (08 - 09)
Weight Difference:
11 lb
0.34 %
Audi S3 (13 - 16)

General

Volvo C30 D5
Audi S3
M
Generation
8V
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 D5
Audi S3
Straight-five diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
D5244T8
Engine Code
CJXC
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2.4 L / 117 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
178 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
296 hp
at 5500 rpm
Volvo C30 D5
178 hp
296 hp
Audi S3
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Volvo C30 D5
295 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
Audi S3

Performance

Volvo C30 D5
Audi S3
140 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

351 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 D5

62 mph 62
mph

236 ft
0.000 sec

Audi S3

▶ REPLAY
18.15 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.95 lb/hp
Volvo C30 D5
18.15 lb/hp
10.95 lb/hp
Audi S3

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo C30 D5
Audi S3
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Volvo C30 D5
38 mpg
34 mpg
Audi S3
28 mpg
city
26 mpg
47 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
601 mi
Range
488 mi
Volvo C30 D5
601 mi
488 mi
Audi S3
Environmental Impact
127.6 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 D5
127.6 kWh
132.6 kWh
Audi S3
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
264 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
261 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo C30 D5
Audi S3
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
959 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.2 cu ft
26.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
30 cu ft