The Comparative Analysis :
Audi S3 S tronic (16 - 17) vs. Volvo V40 T5 Geartronic (16 - 18)
€ 43,500

€ 40,000

€ 43,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 40,000
ⓘ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 T5.
Audi S3
Volvo V40 T5
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
167.4
104.2
172
167.4 in
Length
172 in
102.2 in
Wheelbase
104.2 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi S3
Volvo V40 T5
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3488 lb
4387 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4409 lb

Weight Difference:
170 lb
4.87 %

General
Audi S3
Volvo V40 T5
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
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi S3
Volvo V40 T5
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
CJXG, DJHA
Engine Code
B4204T11
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
306 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 5500 rpm
Audi S3
306 hp
242 hp
Volvo V40 T5
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi S3
295 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 T5
Performance
Audi S3
Volvo V40 T5
155 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
4.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
207 ft
0.000 sec

Audi S3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 T5
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10.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.41 lb/hp
Audi S3
10.84 lb/hp
14.41 lb/hp
Volvo V40 T5
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi S3
Volvo V40 T5
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Audi S3
37 mpg
40 mpg
Volvo V40 T5
29 mpg
city
30 mpg
No data
highway
49 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
534 mi
Range
653 mi
Audi S3
534 mi
653 mi
Volvo V40 T5
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).
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).
111.8 kWh
Audi S3
121.2 kWh
111.8 kWh
Volvo V40 T5
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
235 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
220 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi S3
Volvo V40 T5
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
922 lb
9.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft







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