The Comparative Analysis :
Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (15 - 16) vs. Volvo V40 D2 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 2.6 cm shorter, 1.7 cm wider and 0.9 cm lower than the Volvo V40 D2.
Audi RS3 Sportback
Volvo V40 D2
1411
1800
1966
1420
1783
2041
1800 mm
Width
1783 mm
1966 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2041 mm
1411 mm
Height
1420 mm
2631
4343
2647
4369
4343 mm
Length
4369 mm
2631 mm
Wheelbase
2647 mm
Vehicle Weight
Audi RS3 Sportback
Volvo V40 D2
1595 kg
Kerb Weight
1526 kg
2020 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1940 kg
Weight Difference:
69 kg
4.33 %
General
Audi RS3 Sportback
Volvo V40 D2
8V
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Audi RS3 Sportback
Volvo V40 D2
Straight-five petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
CZGB
Engine Code
D4162T
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2480 CC
Engine Capacity
1560 CC
362 bhp
at 5550 rpm
Power
113 bhp
at 3600 rpm
Audi RS3 Sportback
362 bhp
113 bhp
Volvo V40 D2
465 NM
at 1625 rpm
Max. Torque
270 NM
at 1750 rpm
Audi RS3 Sportback
465 NM
270 NM
Volvo V40 D2
Performance
Audi RS3 Sportback
Volvo V40 D2
155 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
4.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
60 m
0.000 sec
Audi RS3 Sportback
62 mph
62
mph
mph
168 m
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 D2
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4.41 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.5 kg/bhp
Audi RS3 Sportback
4.41 kg/bhp
13.5 kg/bhp
Volvo V40 D2
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi RS3 Sportback
Volvo V40 D2
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
71 mpg
Audi RS3 Sportback
35 mpg
71 mpg
Volvo V40 D2
25 mpg
city
64 mpg
No data
motorway
74 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
52 L
422 mi
Range
808 mi
Audi RS3 Sportback
422 mi
808 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).
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).
82.2 kWh
Audi RS3 Sportback
153.5 kWh
82.2 kWh
Volvo V40 D2
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
189 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
105 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi RS3 Sportback
Volvo V40 D2
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
425 kg
Maximum Payload
414 kg
280 L
Boot Capacity
335 L
1120 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1032 L
