The Comparative Analysis :
Audi S3 (06 - 08) vs. Volvo V40 T5 Geartronic (16 - 18)
€ 36,600
€ 40,000
€ 36,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 40,000
ⓘ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 T5.
Audi S3
Volvo V40 T5
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 T5
3373 lb
Curb Weight
3488 lb
4442 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4409 lb
Weight Difference:
115 lb
3.3 %
General
Audi S3
Volvo V40 T5
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
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi S3
Volvo V40 T5
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BHZ, CDLA
Engine Code
B4204T11
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
261 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 5500 rpm
Audi S3
261 hp
242 hp
Volvo V40 T5
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi S3
258 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 T5
Performance
Audi S3
Volvo V40 T5
155 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
5.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec
Audi S3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 T5
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12.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.41 lb/hp
Audi S3
12.92 lb/hp
14.41 lb/hp
Volvo V40 T5
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi S3
Volvo V40 T5
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Audi S3
26 mpg
40 mpg
Volvo V40 T5
19 mpg
city
30 mpg
No data
highway
49 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
409 mi
Range
653 mi
Audi S3
409 mi
653 mi
Volvo V40 T5
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).
111.8 kWh
Audi S3
172.4 kWh
111.8 kWh
Volvo V40 T5
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
349 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
220 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi S3
Volvo V40 T5
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
922 lb
8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
28.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft
