The Comparative Analysis :
Audi RS3 Sedan S tronic (17 - 18) vs. Volvo S40 D3 (10 - 12)
€ 57,200
€ 26,800
€ 57,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,800
ⓘ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 D3.
Audi RS3 Sedan
Volvo S40 D3
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 D3
3505 lb
Curb Weight
3280 lb
4420 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4453 lb
Weight Difference:
225 lb
6.42 %
General
Audi RS3 Sedan
Volvo S40 D3
8V
Generation
M
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi RS3 Sedan
Volvo S40 D3
Straight-five gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-five diesel engine with turbocharger
DAZA
Engine Code
D5204T5
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
5
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
395 hp
at 5850 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Audi RS3 Sedan
395 hp
148 hp
Volvo S40 D3
354 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi RS3 Sedan
354 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Volvo S40 D3
Performance
Audi RS3 Sedan
Volvo S40 D3
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 D3
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8.87 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.16 lb/hp
Audi RS3 Sedan
8.87 lb/hp
22.16 lb/hp
Volvo S40 D3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi RS3 Sedan
Volvo S40 D3
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Audi RS3 Sedan
28 mpg
46 mpg
Volvo S40 D3
21 mpg
city
34 mpg
No data
highway
59 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
412 mi
Range
731 mi
Audi RS3 Sedan
412 mi
731 mi
Volvo S40 D3
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).
104.9 kWh
Audi RS3 Sedan
157.2 kWh
104.9 kWh
Volvo S40 D3
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
303 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi RS3 Sedan
Volvo S40 D3
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
915 lb
Maximum Payload
1173 lb
8.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
