The Comparative Analysis :

Audi S3 S tronic (13 - 16) vs. Volvo V40 D2 Powershift (13 - 15)

€ 42,000
Audi S3 S tronic (13 - 16) Audi S3
€ 27,300
 Volvo V40 D2 Powershift (13 - 15) Volvo V40 D2
€ 42,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,300

ⓘ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 4.5 inches shorter, 0.2 inches narrower and 0.7 inches lower than the Volvo V40 D2.
Audi S3
Volvo V40 D2
55.2
Blueprint Audi S3 S tronic (13 - 16)
70
77.4
55.9
Blueprint Volvo V40 D2 Powershift (13 - 15)
70.2
80.4
70 in
Width
70.2 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.4 in
55.2 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint Audi S3 S tronic (13 - 16)
102.2
167.5
Blueprint Volvo V40 D2 Powershift (13 - 15)
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
3364 lb
4354 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4277 lb
Audi S3 S tronic (13 - 16)
Weight Difference:
79 lb
2.35 %
Volvo V40 D2 Powershift (13 - 15)

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 dual clutch transmission

Engine

Audi S3
Volvo V40 D2
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
CJXC
Engine Code
D4162T
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
296 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 3600 rpm
Audi S3
296 hp
113 hp
Volvo V40 D2
280 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi S3
280 lb‑ft
199 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
12.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

220 ft
0.000 sec

Audi S3

62 mph 62
mph

551 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 D2

▶ REPLAY
11.1 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.77 lb/hp
Audi S3
11.1 lb/hp
29.77 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D2

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi S3
Volvo V40 D2
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
59 mpg
Audi S3
33 mpg
59 mpg
Volvo V40 D2
28 mpg
city
53 mpg
No data
highway
62 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
482 mi
Range
808 mi
Audi S3
482 mi
808 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).
82.2 kWh
Audi S3
134.5 kWh
82.2 kWh
Volvo V40 D2
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
169 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi S3
Volvo V40 D2
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
913 lb
9.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
30 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft