The Comparative Analysis :
Audi S3 Sedan (16 - 18) vs. Volvo S40 1.8 (07 - 09)
€ 44,000
€ 23,200
€ 44,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,200
ⓘ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 0.4 inches shorter, an inch wider and 2.4 inches lower than the Volvo S40 1.8.
Audi S3 Sedan
Volvo S40 1.8
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
175.8
103.9
176.2
175.8 in
Length
176.2 in
103.6 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi S3 Sedan
Volvo S40 1.8
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3018 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4079 lb
Weight Difference:
300 lb
9.04 %
General
Audi S3 Sedan
Volvo S40 1.8
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
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi S3 Sedan
Volvo S40 1.8
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
CJXG, DJHA
Engine Code
B4184S8
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
306 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
123 hp
at 6000 rpm
Audi S3 Sedan
306 hp
123 hp
Volvo S40 1.8
280 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
Max. Torque
122 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Audi S3 Sedan
280 lb‑ft
122 lb‑ft
Volvo S40 1.8
Performance
Audi S3 Sedan
Volvo S40 1.8
155 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
5.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
243 ft
0.000 sec
Audi S3 Sedan
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo S40 1.8
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10.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.54 lb/hp
Audi S3 Sedan
10.84 lb/hp
24.54 lb/hp
Volvo S40 1.8
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi S3 Sedan
Volvo S40 1.8
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Audi S3 Sedan
34 mpg
32 mpg
Volvo S40 1.8
26 mpg
city
23 mpg
No data
highway
41 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
488 mi
Range
468 mi
Audi S3 Sedan
488 mi
468 mi
Volvo S40 1.8
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).
138.2 kWh
Audi S3 Sedan
132.6 kWh
138.2 kWh
Volvo S40 1.8
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
261 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi S3 Sedan
Volvo S40 1.8
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1060 lb
11 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
