The Comparative Analysis :
Audi S3 (06 - 08) vs. Volvo V40 T3 (12 - 15)
€ 36,600
€ 25,000
€ 36,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Audi S3 is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 6.1 inches shorter, 0.7 inches narrower and 0.8 inches lower than the Volvo V40 T3.
Audi S3
Volvo V40 T3
55.1
69.5
77
55.9
70.2
80.4
69.5 in
Width
70.2 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 T3
3373 lb
Curb Weight
3241 lb
4442 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4211 lb
Weight Difference:
132 lb
3.91 %
General
Audi S3
Volvo V40 T3
8P
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi S3
Volvo V40 T3
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BHZ, CDLA
Engine Code
B4164T3
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
261 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5700 rpm
Audi S3
261 hp
148 hp
Volvo V40 T3
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Audi S3
258 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 T3
Performance
Audi S3
Volvo V40 T3
155 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
5.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec
Audi S3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
400 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 T3
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12.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.9 lb/hp
Audi S3
12.92 lb/hp
21.9 lb/hp
Volvo V40 T3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi S3
Volvo V40 T3
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Audi S3
26 mpg
44 mpg
Volvo V40 T3
19 mpg
city
35 mpg
No data
highway
52 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
409 mi
Range
727 mi
Audi S3
409 mi
727 mi
Volvo V40 T3
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).
100.4 kWh
Audi S3
172.4 kWh
100.4 kWh
Volvo V40 T3
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
349 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi S3
Volvo V40 T3
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
970 lb
8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
28.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft
