The Comparative Analysis :
Audi S3 Saloon S tronic (13 - 16) vs. Volvo S40 2.4 Geartronic (07 - 10)
€ 43,500

€ 26,400

€ 43,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,400
ⓘ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 Saloon is 0.7 cm shorter, 2.6 cm wider and 6.2 cm lower than the Volvo S40 2.4.
Audi S3 Saloon
Volvo S40 2.4
1392
1796
1960
1454
1770
2022
1796 mm
Width
1770 mm
1960 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2022 mm
1392 mm
Height
1454 mm
2631
4469
2640
4476
4469 mm
Length
4476 mm
2631 mm
Wheelbase
2640 mm
Vehicle Weight
Audi S3 Saloon
Volvo S40 2.4
1525 kg
Kerb Weight
1454 kg
2010 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1940 kg

Weight Difference:
71 kg
4.66 %

General
Audi S3 Saloon
Volvo S40 2.4
8V
Generation
M
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi S3 Saloon
Volvo S40 2.4
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-five petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
CJXC
Engine Code
B5244S5
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
1984 CC
Engine Capacity
2435 CC
296 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Power
138 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Audi S3 Saloon
296 bhp
138 bhp
Volvo S40 2.4
380 NM
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
220 NM
at 4000 rpm
Audi S3 Saloon
380 NM
220 NM
Volvo S40 2.4
Performance
Audi S3 Saloon
Volvo S40 2.4
155 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
68 m
0.000 sec

Audi S3 Saloon
62 mph
62
mph
mph
147 m
0.000 sec

Volvo S40 2.4
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5.15 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.54 kg/bhp
Audi S3 Saloon
5.15 kg/bhp
10.54 kg/bhp
Volvo S40 2.4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi S3 Saloon
Volvo S40 2.4
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Audi S3 Saloon
41 mpg
31 mpg
Volvo S40 2.4
33 mpg
city
21 mpg
No data
motorway
42 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
62 L
495 mi
Range
423 mi
Audi S3 Saloon
495 mi
423 mi
Volvo S40 2.4
Environmental Impact
130.7 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).
172.4 kWh
Audi S3 Saloon
130.7 kWh
172.4 kWh
Volvo S40 2.4
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
162 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
217 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi S3 Saloon
Volvo S40 2.4
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
486 kg
390 L
Boot Capacity
404 L








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Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
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