The Comparative Analysis :
Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (15 - 16) vs. Volvo V40 D2 ECO Powershift (13 - 15)
€ 53,500
€ 27,300
€ 53,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,300
ⓘ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 Sportback is an inch shorter, 0.7 inches wider and 0.4 inches lower than the Volvo V40 D2 ECO.
Audi RS3 Sportback
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
55.6
70.9
77.4
55.9
70.2
80.4
70.9 in
Width
70.2 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.4 in
55.6 in
Height
55.9 in
103.6
171
104.2
172
171 in
Length
172 in
103.6 in
Wheelbase
104.2 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi RS3 Sportback
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
3516 lb
Curb Weight
3364 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4277 lb
Weight Difference:
152 lb
4.32 %
General
Audi RS3 Sportback
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
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 dual clutch transmission
Engine
Audi RS3 Sportback
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
Straight-five gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
CZGB
Engine Code
D4162T
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
362 hp
at 5550 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 3600 rpm
Audi RS3 Sportback
362 hp
113 hp
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
343 lb‑ft
at 1625 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi RS3 Sportback
343 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
Performance
Audi RS3 Sportback
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
155 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
4.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
197 ft
0.000 sec
Audi RS3 Sportback
62 mph
62
mph
mph
551 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
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9.71 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.77 lb/hp
Audi RS3 Sportback
9.71 lb/hp
29.77 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi RS3 Sportback
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
60 mpg
Audi RS3 Sportback
29 mpg
60 mpg
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
21 mpg
city
53 mpg
No data
highway
65 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
422 mi
Range
828 mi
Audi RS3 Sportback
422 mi
828 mi
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
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).
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).
80.3 kWh
Audi RS3 Sportback
153.5 kWh
80.3 kWh
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
304 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
164 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi RS3 Sportback
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
937 lb
Maximum Payload
913 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
31.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft
