The Comparative Analysis :
Audi S3 (06 - 08) vs. Volvo V40 D2 (16 - 17)
€ 36,600
€ 26,200
€ 36,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Audi S3 is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 6.1 inches shorter, 3.6 inches narrower and 0.8 inches lower than the Volvo V40 D2.
Audi S3
Volvo V40 D2
55.1
69.5
77
55.9
73.1
80.4
69.5 in
Width
73.1 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.4 in
55.1 in
Height
55.9 in
101.5
165.9
104.2
172
165.9 in
Length
172 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
104.2 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi S3
Volvo V40 D2
3373 lb
Curb Weight
3377 lb
4442 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4233 lb
Weight Difference:
4 lb
0.12 %
General
Audi S3
Volvo V40 D2
8P
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi S3
Volvo V40 D2
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BHZ, CDLA
Engine Code
D4204T8
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
261 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 3750 rpm
Audi S3
261 hp
118 hp
Volvo V40 D2
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi S3
258 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 D2
Performance
Audi S3
Volvo V40 D2
155 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
5.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec
Audi S3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 D2
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12.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.62 lb/hp
Audi S3
12.92 lb/hp
28.62 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D2
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi S3
Volvo V40 D2
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
65 mpg
Audi S3
26 mpg
65 mpg
Volvo V40 D2
19 mpg
city
59 mpg
No data
highway
71 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
409 mi
Range
1070 mi
Audi S3
409 mi
1070 mi
Volvo V40 D2
Environmental Impact
172.4 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).
74 kWh
Audi S3
172.4 kWh
74 kWh
Volvo V40 D2
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
349 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
151 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi S3
Volvo V40 D2
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
855 lb
8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
28.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft
