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 Audi S3 2006 – 2008 Volvo C30 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.

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