The Comparative Analysis :
Audi RS3 Sedan S tronic (17 - 18) vs. Volvo S40 2.0 (07 - 11)
€ 57,200
€ 24,600
€ 57,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,600
ⓘ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 Audi RS3 Sedan is 0.1 inches longer, 1.3 inches wider and 2.2 inches lower than the Volvo S40 2.0.
Audi RS3 Sedan
Volvo S40 2.0
55
70.9
77.2
57.2
69.7
79.6
70.9 in
Width
69.7 in
77.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
55 in
Height
57.2 in
103.6
176.3
103.9
176.2
176.3 in
Length
176.2 in
103.6 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi RS3 Sedan
Volvo S40 2.0
3505 lb
Curb Weight
3020 lb
4420 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4079 lb
Weight Difference:
485 lb
13.84 %
General
Audi RS3 Sedan
Volvo S40 2.0
8V
Generation
M
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi RS3 Sedan
Volvo S40 2.0
Straight-five gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
DAZA
Engine Code
B4204S4
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
395 hp
at 5850 rpm
Power
143 hp
at 6000 rpm
Audi RS3 Sedan
395 hp
143 hp
Volvo S40 2.0
354 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
136 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Audi RS3 Sedan
354 lb‑ft
136 lb‑ft
Volvo S40 2.0
Performance
Audi RS3 Sedan
Volvo S40 2.0
155 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
4.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
187 ft
0.000 sec
Audi RS3 Sedan
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo S40 2.0
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8.87 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.12 lb/hp
Audi RS3 Sedan
8.87 lb/hp
21.12 lb/hp
Volvo S40 2.0
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi RS3 Sedan
Volvo S40 2.0
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Audi RS3 Sedan
28 mpg
31 mpg
Volvo S40 2.0
21 mpg
city
22 mpg
No data
highway
41 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
412 mi
Range
450 mi
Audi RS3 Sedan
412 mi
450 mi
Volvo S40 2.0
Environmental Impact
157.2 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).
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).
144 kWh
Audi RS3 Sedan
157.2 kWh
144 kWh
Volvo S40 2.0
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
303 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi RS3 Sedan
Volvo S40 2.0
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
915 lb
Maximum Payload
1058 lb
8.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
