The Comparative Analysis :
Audi S3 Sedan (13 - 16) vs. Volvo S40 T5 (07 - 10)
€ 41,600
€ 31,900
€ 41,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,900
ⓘ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 T5.
Audi S3 Sedan
Volvo S40 T5
54.8
70.7
77.2
57.2
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
103.6
175.9
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 T5
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3228 lb
4387 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4321 lb
Weight Difference:
90 lb
2.71 %
General
Audi S3 Sedan
Volvo S40 T5
8V
Generation
M
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi S3 Sedan
Volvo S40 T5
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-five gasoline engine with turbocharger
CJXC
Engine Code
B5254T7
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
296 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
227 hp
at 5000 rpm
Audi S3 Sedan
296 hp
227 hp
Volvo S40 T5
280 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi S3 Sedan
280 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Volvo S40 T5
Performance
Audi S3 Sedan
Volvo S40 T5
155 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
5.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
243 ft
0.000 sec
Audi S3 Sedan
62 mph
62
mph
mph
308 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo S40 T5
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11.21 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.22 lb/hp
Audi S3 Sedan
11.21 lb/hp
14.22 lb/hp
Volvo S40 T5
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi S3 Sedan
Volvo S40 T5
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
27 mpg
Audi S3 Sedan
34 mpg
27 mpg
Volvo S40 T5
26 mpg
city
19 mpg
No data
highway
37 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
488 mi
Range
443 mi
Audi S3 Sedan
488 mi
443 mi
Volvo S40 T5
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).
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).
164.8 kWh
Audi S3 Sedan
132.6 kWh
164.8 kWh
Volvo S40 T5
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
261 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
335 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi S3 Sedan
Volvo S40 T5
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1093 lb
11 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
