Audi S3 (2006 – 2008) vs Volvo C30 (2006 – 2009): specs compared
The Audi S3 is the more powerful of the two, with up to 265 hp against 230 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 5.7 s against 6.7 s. It has the higher top speed: 250 km/h against 240 km/h. The Volvo C30 uses less fuel, from 4.9 L/100 km against 9.1 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,279 kg against 1,455 kg.
| Specification |
Audi
S3
2006 – 2008
|
Volvo
C30
2006 – 2009
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | Sweden |
| Documented years | 2006 – 2008 | 2006 – 2009 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 1 | 16 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol, Diesel, Gas / other |
| Drive | AWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 265 hp | 100 – 230 hp |
| Torque | 350 Nm | 149 – 350 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 5.7 s | 6.7 – 11.9 s |
| Top speed | 250 km/h | 185 – 240 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 9.1 L/100 km | 4.9 – 9.4 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,204 mm | 4,252 mm |
| Width | 1,765 mm | 1,781 mm |
| Height | 1,420 mm | 1,448 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,578 mm | 2,639 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,455 kg | 1,279 – 1,479 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.