The Comparative Analysis :
Audi S3 Sedan S tronic (16 - 18) vs. Volvo S40 1.6D (07 - 09)
€ 46,000
€ 23,500
€ 46,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,500
ⓘ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 1.6D.
Audi S3 Sedan
Volvo S40 1.6D
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 1.6D
3406 lb
Curb Weight
3060 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4145 lb
Weight Difference:
346 lb
10.16 %
General
Audi S3 Sedan
Volvo S40 1.6D
8V
Generation
M
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi S3 Sedan
Volvo S40 1.6D
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
CJXG, DJHA
Engine Code
D4164T
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
306 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi S3 Sedan
306 hp
108 hp
Volvo S40 1.6D
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi S3 Sedan
295 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
Volvo S40 1.6D
Performance
Audi S3 Sedan
Volvo S40 1.6D
155 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec
Audi S3 Sedan
62 mph
62
mph
mph
518 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo S40 1.6D
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11.13 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.33 lb/hp
Audi S3 Sedan
11.13 lb/hp
28.33 lb/hp
Volvo S40 1.6D
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi S3 Sedan
Volvo S40 1.6D
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Audi S3 Sedan
37 mpg
48 mpg
Volvo S40 1.6D
29 mpg
city
38 mpg
No data
highway
56 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
534 mi
Range
659 mi
Audi S3 Sedan
534 mi
659 mi
Volvo S40 1.6D
Environmental Impact
121.2 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).
100.7 kWh
Audi S3 Sedan
121.2 kWh
100.7 kWh
Volvo S40 1.6D
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi S3 Sedan
Volvo S40 1.6D
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1085 lb
11 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
