The Comparative Analysis :
Audi S3 S tronic (13 - 16) vs. Volvo V40 D3 (12 - 15)
€ 42,000
€ 27,000
€ 42,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,000
ⓘ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 4.5 inches shorter, 0.2 inches narrower and 0.7 inches lower than the Volvo V40 D3.
Audi S3
Volvo V40 D3
55.2
70
77.4
55.9
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
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 D3
3285 lb
Curb Weight
3459 lb
4354 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4453 lb
Weight Difference:
174 lb
5.03 %
General
Audi S3
Volvo V40 D3
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 D3
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-five diesel engine with turbocharger
CJXC
Engine Code
D5204T6
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
296 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Audi S3
296 hp
148 hp
Volvo V40 D3
280 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi S3
280 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 D3
Performance
Audi S3
Volvo V40 D3
155 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
4.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
220 ft
0.000 sec
Audi S3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 D3
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11.1 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.37 lb/hp
Audi S3
11.1 lb/hp
23.37 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi S3
Volvo V40 D3
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
55 mpg
Audi S3
33 mpg
55 mpg
Volvo V40 D3
28 mpg
city
44 mpg
No data
highway
62 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
482 mi
Range
867 mi
Audi S3
482 mi
867 mi
Volvo V40 D3
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).
88.5 kWh
Audi S3
134.5 kWh
88.5 kWh
Volvo V40 D3
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi S3
Volvo V40 D3
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
994 lb
9.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
30 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft
