The Comparative Analysis :
Audi S3 S tronic (13 - 16) vs. Volvo V40 D2 (18 - 18)
€ 42,000

€ 27,700

€ 42,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,700
ⓘ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 4.6 inches shorter, 3.1 inches narrower and 0.7 inches lower than the Volvo V40 D2.
Audi S3
Volvo V40 D2
55.2
70
77.4
55.9
73.1
80.4
70 in
Width
73.1 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.4 in
55.2 in
Height
55.9 in
102.2
167.5
104.2
172
167.5 in
Length
172 in
102.2 in
Wheelbase
104.2 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi S3
Volvo V40 D2
3285 lb
Curb Weight
3428 lb
4354 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4365 lb

Weight Difference:
143 lb
4.17 %

General
Audi S3
Volvo V40 D2
8V
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch 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
CJXC
Engine Code
D4204T8
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
296 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 3750 rpm
Audi S3
296 hp
118 hp
Volvo V40 D2
280 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi S3
280 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 D2
Performance
Audi S3
Volvo V40 D2
155 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
4.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
220 ft
0.000 sec

Audi S3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 D2
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11.1 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.05 lb/hp
Audi S3
11.1 lb/hp
29.05 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D2
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi S3
Volvo V40 D2
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
51 mpg
Audi S3
33 mpg
51 mpg
Volvo V40 D2
28 mpg
city
41 mpg
No data
highway
59 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
482 mi
Range
541 mi
Audi S3
482 mi
541 mi
Volvo V40 D2
Environmental Impact
134.5 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).
94.6 kWh
Audi S3
134.5 kWh
94.6 kWh
Volvo V40 D2
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
196 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi S3
Volvo V40 D2
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
9.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft







30 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft