The Comparative Analysis :

Audi S3 S tronic (16 - 17) vs. Volvo V40 T4 Powershift (12 - 15)

€ 43,500
Audi S3 S tronic (16 - 17) Audi S3
€ 29,100
 Volvo V40 T4 Powershift (12 - 15) Volvo V40 T4
€ 43,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,100

ⓘ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 4.6 inches shorter, 0.2 inches narrower and 0.7 inches lower than the Volvo V40 T4.
Audi S3
Volvo V40 T4
55.2
Blueprint Audi S3 S tronic (16 - 17)
70
77.4
55.9
Blueprint Volvo V40 T4 Powershift (12 - 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 (16 - 17)
102.2
167.4
Blueprint Volvo V40 T4 Powershift (12 - 15)
104.2
172
167.4 in
Length
172 in
102.2 in
Wheelbase
104.2 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi S3
Volvo V40 T4
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3325 lb
4387 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4277 lb
Audi S3 S tronic (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
7 lb
0.21 %
Volvo V40 T4 Powershift (12 - 15)

General

Audi S3
Volvo V40 T4
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 dual clutch transmission

Engine

Audi S3
Volvo V40 T4
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
CJXG, DJHA
Engine Code
B4164T
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
306 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 5700 rpm
Audi S3
306 hp
178 hp
Volvo V40 T4
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Audi S3
295 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 T4

Performance

Audi S3
Volvo V40 T4
155 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
4.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

207 ft
0.000 sec

Audi S3

62 mph 62
mph

387 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 T4

▶ REPLAY
10.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.68 lb/hp
Audi S3
10.84 lb/hp
18.68 lb/hp
Volvo V40 T4

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi S3
Volvo V40 T4
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Audi S3
37 mpg
39 mpg
Volvo V40 T4
29 mpg
city
30 mpg
No data
highway
46 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
534 mi
Range
631 mi
Audi S3
534 mi
631 mi
Volvo V40 T4
Environmental Impact
121.2 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).
115.6 kWh
Audi S3
121.2 kWh
115.6 kWh
Volvo V40 T4
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
235 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
230 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi S3
Volvo V40 T4
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
952 lb
9.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
30 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft