The Comparative Analysis :

Audi S3 Sedan (13 - 16) vs. Volvo S40 D5 (08 - 10)

€ 41,600
Audi S3 Sedan (13 - 16) Audi S3 Sedan
€ 28,900
 Volvo S40 D5 (08 - 10) Volvo S40 D5
€ 41,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,900

ⓘ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 D5.
Audi S3 Sedan
Volvo S40 D5
54.8
Blueprint Audi S3 Sedan (13 - 16)
70.7
77.2
57.2
Blueprint Volvo S40 D5 (08 - 10)
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 D5 (08 - 10)
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 D5
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3316 lb
4387 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4453 lb
Audi S3 Sedan (13 - 16)
Weight Difference:
2 lb
0.06 %
Volvo S40 D5 (08 - 10)

General

Audi S3 Sedan
Volvo S40 D5
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 D5
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-five diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
CJXC
Engine Code
D5244T8
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.4 L / 117 cu in
296 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi S3 Sedan
296 hp
178 hp
Volvo S40 D5
280 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Audi S3 Sedan
280 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Volvo S40 D5

Performance

Audi S3 Sedan
Volvo S40 D5
155 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
5.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

243 ft
0.000 sec

Audi S3 Sedan

62 mph 62
mph

361 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo S40 D5

▶ REPLAY
11.21 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.63 lb/hp
Audi S3 Sedan
11.21 lb/hp
18.63 lb/hp
Volvo S40 D5

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi S3 Sedan
Volvo S40 D5
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
38 mpg
Audi S3 Sedan
34 mpg
38 mpg
Volvo S40 D5
26 mpg
city
28 mpg
No data
highway
48 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
488 mi
Range
601 mi
Audi S3 Sedan
488 mi
601 mi
Volvo S40 D5
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).
127.6 kWh
Audi S3 Sedan
132.6 kWh
127.6 kWh
Volvo S40 D5
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
261 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
264 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi S3 Sedan
Volvo S40 D5
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1138 lb
11 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data