The Comparative Analysis :

Audi S3 (08 - 12) vs. Volvo V40 D4 (12 - 14)

€ 38,200
Audi S3 (08 - 12) Audi S3
€ 29,000
 Volvo V40 D4 (12 - 14) Volvo V40 D4
€ 38,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,000

ⓘ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 5.5 inches shorter, 0.7 inches narrower and 0.8 inches lower than the Volvo V40 D4.
Audi S3
Volvo V40 D4
55.1
Blueprint Audi S3 (08 - 12)
69.5
77
55.9
Blueprint Volvo V40 D4 (12 - 14)
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
Blueprint Audi S3 (08 - 12)
101.5
166.5
Blueprint Volvo V40 D4 (12 - 14)
104.2
172
166.5 in
Length
172 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
104.2 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi S3
Volvo V40 D4
3373 lb
Curb Weight
3459 lb
4442 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4453 lb
Audi S3 (08 - 12)
Weight Difference:
86 lb
2.49 %
Volvo V40 D4 (12 - 14)

General

Audi S3
Volvo V40 D4
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 D4
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-five diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
BHZ, CDLA
Engine Code
D5204T4
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
261 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
175 hp
at 3500 rpm
Audi S3
261 hp
175 hp
Volvo V40 D4
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi S3
258 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 D4

Performance

Audi S3
Volvo V40 D4
155 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
5.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

259 ft
0.000 sec

Audi S3

62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 D4

▶ REPLAY
12.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.77 lb/hp
Audi S3
12.92 lb/hp
19.77 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D4

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi S3
Volvo V40 D4
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
55 mpg
Audi S3
28 mpg
55 mpg
Volvo V40 D4
20 mpg
city
44 mpg
No data
highway
62 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
439 mi
Range
867 mi
Audi S3
439 mi
867 mi
Volvo V40 D4
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).
88.5 kWh
Audi S3
161.1 kWh
88.5 kWh
Volvo V40 D4
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
319 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi S3
Volvo V40 D4
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
994 lb
8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
28.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft