The Comparative Analysis :
Audi S3 (08 - 12) vs. Volvo V40 D3 Geartronic (15 - 16)
€ 38,200
€ 29,200
€ 38,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,200
ⓘ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 5.5 inches shorter, 0.7 inches narrower and 0.8 inches lower than the Volvo V40 D3.
Audi S3
Volvo V40 D3
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
166.5
104.2
172
166.5 in
Length
172 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
104.2 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi S3
Volvo V40 D3
3373 lb
Curb Weight
3477 lb
4442 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4398 lb
Weight Difference:
104 lb
2.99 %
General
Audi S3
Volvo V40 D3
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 automatic transmission
Engine
Audi S3
Volvo V40 D3
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BHZ, CDLA
Engine Code
D5204T6
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
261 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3750 rpm
Audi S3
261 hp
148 hp
Volvo V40 D3
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi S3
258 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 D3
Performance
Audi S3
Volvo V40 D3
155 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
5.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec
Audi S3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 D3
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12.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.49 lb/hp
Audi S3
12.92 lb/hp
23.49 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi S3
Volvo V40 D3
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
59 mpg
Audi S3
28 mpg
59 mpg
Volvo V40 D3
20 mpg
city
51 mpg
No data
highway
64 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
439 mi
Range
963 mi
Audi S3
439 mi
963 mi
Volvo V40 D3
Environmental Impact
161.1 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).
82.2 kWh
Audi S3
161.1 kWh
82.2 kWh
Volvo V40 D3
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
319 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
167 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi S3
Volvo V40 D3
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
