The Comparative Analysis :

Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (15 - 16) vs. Volvo V40 D2 (18 - 18)

€ 53,500
Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (15 - 16) Audi RS3 Sportback
€ 27,700
 Volvo V40 D2 (18 - 18) Volvo V40 D2
€ 53,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,700

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The Audi RS3 Sportback is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 1.1 inches shorter, 2.2 inches narrower and 0.4 inches lower than the Volvo V40 D2.
Audi RS3 Sportback
Volvo V40 D2
55.6
Blueprint Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (15 - 16)
70.9
77.4
55.9
Blueprint Volvo V40 D2 (18 - 18)
73.1
80.4
70.9 in
Width
73.1 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.4 in
55.6 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (15 - 16)
103.6
171
Blueprint Volvo V40 D2 (18 - 18)
104.2
172
171 in
Length
172 in
103.6 in
Wheelbase
104.2 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi RS3 Sportback
Volvo V40 D2
3516 lb
Curb Weight
3428 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4365 lb
Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
88 lb
2.5 %
Volvo V40 D2 (18 - 18)

General

Audi RS3 Sportback
Volvo V40 D2
8V
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
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 Sportback
Volvo V40 D2
Straight-five gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
CZGB
Engine Code
D4204T8
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
362 hp
at 5550 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 3750 rpm
Audi RS3 Sportback
362 hp
118 hp
Volvo V40 D2
343 lb‑ft
at 1625 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi RS3 Sportback
343 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 D2

Performance

Audi RS3 Sportback
Volvo V40 D2
155 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
4.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

197 ft
0.000 sec

Audi RS3 Sportback

62 mph 62
mph

482 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 D2

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9.71 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.05 lb/hp
Audi RS3 Sportback
9.71 lb/hp
29.05 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D2

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi RS3 Sportback
Volvo V40 D2
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
51 mpg
Audi RS3 Sportback
29 mpg
51 mpg
Volvo V40 D2
21 mpg
city
41 mpg
No data
highway
59 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
422 mi
Range
541 mi
Audi RS3 Sportback
422 mi
541 mi
Volvo V40 D2
Environmental Impact
153.5 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).
94.6 kWh
Audi RS3 Sportback
153.5 kWh
94.6 kWh
Volvo V40 D2
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
304 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
196 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi RS3 Sportback
Volvo V40 D2
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
937 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
31.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft