The Comparative Analysis :
Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (17 - 18) vs. Volvo V40 D3 (15 - 16)
€ 55,900
€ 27,400
€ 55,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,400
ⓘ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 1.3 inches shorter, 0.7 inches wider and 0.4 inches lower than the Volvo V40 D3.
Audi RS3 Sportback
Volvo V40 D3
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
170.7
104.2
172
170.7 in
Length
172 in
103.6 in
Wheelbase
104.2 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi RS3 Sportback
Volvo V40 D3
3494 lb
Curb Weight
3441 lb
4431 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4365 lb
Weight Difference:
53 lb
1.52 %
General
Audi RS3 Sportback
Volvo V40 D3
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 D3
Straight-five gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
DAZA
Engine Code
D5204T6
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
395 hp
at 5850 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3750 rpm
Audi RS3 Sportback
395 hp
148 hp
Volvo V40 D3
354 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi RS3 Sportback
354 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 D3
Performance
Audi RS3 Sportback
Volvo V40 D3
155 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
4.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
187 ft
0.000 sec
Audi RS3 Sportback
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 D3
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8.85 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.25 lb/hp
Audi RS3 Sportback
8.85 lb/hp
23.25 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi RS3 Sportback
Volvo V40 D3
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
62 mpg
Audi RS3 Sportback
28 mpg
62 mpg
Volvo V40 D3
21 mpg
city
53 mpg
No data
highway
67 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
412 mi
Range
1014 mi
Audi RS3 Sportback
412 mi
1014 mi
Volvo V40 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).
78.2 kWh
Audi RS3 Sportback
157.2 kWh
78.2 kWh
Volvo V40 D3
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
304 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi RS3 Sportback
Volvo V40 D3
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
937 lb
Maximum Payload
924 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
33.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft
