The Comparative Analysis :
Audi S3 S tronic (13 - 16) vs. Volvo V40 T2 (13 - 15)
€ 42,000

€ 23,100

€ 42,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,100
ⓘ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 T2.
Audi S3
Volvo V40 T2
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 T2
3285 lb
Curb Weight
3225 lb
4354 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4211 lb

Weight Difference:
60 lb
1.83 %

General
Audi S3
Volvo V40 T2
8V
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

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

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi S3
Volvo V40 T2
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
CJXC
Engine Code
B4164T4
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
296 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 4500 rpm
Audi S3
296 hp
118 hp
Volvo V40 T2
280 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Audi S3
280 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 T2
Performance
Audi S3
Volvo V40 T2
155 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
4.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
220 ft
0.000 sec

Audi S3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 T2
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11.1 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.33 lb/hp
Audi S3
11.1 lb/hp
27.33 lb/hp
Volvo V40 T2
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi S3
Volvo V40 T2
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Audi S3
33 mpg
44 mpg
Volvo V40 T2
28 mpg
city
35 mpg
No data
highway
52 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
482 mi
Range
727 mi
Audi S3
482 mi
727 mi
Volvo V40 T2
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).
100.4 kWh
Audi S3
134.5 kWh
100.4 kWh
Volvo V40 T2
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi S3
Volvo V40 T2
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
985 lb
9.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft







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