The Comparative Analysis :
Audi S3 Sedan S tronic (16 - 18) vs. Volvo S40 D4 Geartronic (10 - 12)
€ 46,000
€ 30,900
€ 46,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,900
ⓘ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 0.4 inches shorter, an inch wider and 2.4 inches lower than the Volvo S40 D4.
Audi S3 Sedan
Volvo S40 D4
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 D4
3406 lb
Curb Weight
3532 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4453 lb
Weight Difference:
126 lb
3.57 %
General
Audi S3 Sedan
Volvo S40 D4
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
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi S3 Sedan
Volvo S40 D4
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-five diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
CJXG, DJHA
Engine Code
D5204T
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
306 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
175 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi S3 Sedan
306 hp
175 hp
Volvo S40 D4
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi S3 Sedan
295 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Volvo S40 D4
Performance
Audi S3 Sedan
Volvo S40 D4
155 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec
Audi S3 Sedan
62 mph
62
mph
mph
400 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo S40 D4
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11.13 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.18 lb/hp
Audi S3 Sedan
11.13 lb/hp
20.18 lb/hp
Volvo S40 D4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi S3 Sedan
Volvo S40 D4
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
42 mpg
Audi S3 Sedan
37 mpg
42 mpg
Volvo S40 D4
29 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
52 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
534 mi
Range
665 mi
Audi S3 Sedan
534 mi
665 mi
Volvo S40 D4
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).
115.2 kWh
Audi S3 Sedan
121.2 kWh
115.2 kWh
Volvo S40 D4
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi S3 Sedan
Volvo S40 D4
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
922 lb
11 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
