The Comparative Analysis :

Audi S3 Sedan (13 - 16) vs. Volvo S40 D2 (10 - 12)

€ 41,600
Audi S3 Sedan (13 - 16) Audi S3 Sedan
€ 24,200
 Volvo S40 D2 (10 - 12) Volvo S40 D2
€ 41,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,200

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Audi S3 Sedan is 0.3 inches shorter, an inch wider and 2.4 inches lower than the Volvo S40 D2.
Audi S3 Sedan
Volvo S40 D2
54.8
Blueprint Audi S3 Sedan (13 - 16)
70.7
77.2
57.2
Blueprint Volvo S40 D2 (10 - 12)
69.7
79.6
70.7 in
Width
69.7 in
77.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
54.8 in
Height
57.2 in
Blueprint Audi S3 Sedan (13 - 16)
103.6
175.9
Blueprint Volvo S40 D2 (10 - 12)
103.9
176.2
175.9 in
Length
176.2 in
103.6 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi S3 Sedan
Volvo S40 D2
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3005 lb
4387 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4145 lb
Audi S3 Sedan (13 - 16)
Weight Difference:
313 lb
9.43 %
Volvo S40 D2 (10 - 12)

General

Audi S3 Sedan
Volvo S40 D2
8V
Generation
M
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Audi S3 Sedan
Volvo S40 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 Sedan
296 hp
113 hp
Volvo S40 D2
280 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi S3 Sedan
280 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
Volvo S40 D2

Performance

Audi S3 Sedan
Volvo S40 D2
155 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
5.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

243 ft
0.000 sec

Audi S3 Sedan

62 mph 62
mph

518 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo S40 D2

▶ REPLAY
11.21 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.59 lb/hp
Audi S3 Sedan
11.21 lb/hp
26.59 lb/hp
Volvo S40 D2

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi S3 Sedan
Volvo S40 D2
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
55 mpg
Audi S3 Sedan
34 mpg
55 mpg
Volvo S40 D2
26 mpg
city
45 mpg
No data
highway
62 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
488 mi
Range
795 mi
Audi S3 Sedan
488 mi
795 mi
Volvo S40 D2
Environmental Impact
132.6 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).
88.5 kWh
Audi S3 Sedan
132.6 kWh
88.5 kWh
Volvo S40 D2
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
261 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi S3 Sedan
Volvo S40 D2
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1140 lb
11 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data