The Comparative Analysis :
Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (15 - 16) vs. Volvo V40 T3 (16 - 18)
€ 53,500
€ 26,800
€ 53,500
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 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 T3.
Audi RS3 Sportback
Volvo V40 T3
55.6
70.9
77.4
55.9
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
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 T3
3516 lb
Curb Weight
3408 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4332 lb
Weight Difference:
108 lb
3.07 %
General
Audi RS3 Sportback
Volvo V40 T3
8V
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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 T3
Straight-five gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
CZGB
Engine Code
B4204T37
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
362 hp
at 5550 rpm
Power
150 hp
at 5000 rpm
Audi RS3 Sportback
362 hp
150 hp
Volvo V40 T3
343 lb‑ft
at 1625 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Audi RS3 Sportback
343 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 T3
Performance
Audi RS3 Sportback
Volvo V40 T3
155 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
4.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
197 ft
0.000 sec
Audi RS3 Sportback
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 T3
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9.71 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.72 lb/hp
Audi RS3 Sportback
9.71 lb/hp
22.72 lb/hp
Volvo V40 T3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi RS3 Sportback
Volvo V40 T3
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
42 mpg
Audi RS3 Sportback
29 mpg
42 mpg
Volvo V40 T3
21 mpg
city
32 mpg
No data
highway
51 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
422 mi
Range
688 mi
Audi RS3 Sportback
422 mi
688 mi
Volvo V40 T3
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).
106.1 kWh
Audi RS3 Sportback
153.5 kWh
106.1 kWh
Volvo V40 T3
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6
304 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi RS3 Sportback
Volvo V40 T3
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
937 lb
Maximum Payload
924 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
31.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft
