The Comparative Analysis :
Audi S3 Sportback S tronic (18 - ..) vs. Volvo V40 D2 Geartronic (18 - 18)
€ 45,500
€ 29,500
€ 45,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Audi S3 Sportback is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 1.9 inches shorter, 2.8 inches narrower and 0.6 inches lower than the Volvo V40 D2.
Audi S3 Sportback
Volvo V40 D2
55.3
70.3
77.4
55.9
73.1
80.4
70.3 in
Width
73.1 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.4 in
55.3 in
Height
55.9 in
103.6
170.2
104.2
172
170.2 in
Length
172 in
103.6 in
Wheelbase
104.2 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi S3 Sportback
Volvo V40 D2
3450 lb
Curb Weight
3477 lb
4508 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4398 lb
Weight Difference:
26 lb
0.75 %
General
Audi S3 Sportback
Volvo V40 D2
8V
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
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 Sportback
Volvo V40 D2
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
DNUE
Engine Code
D4204T8
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
296 hp
at 5300 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 3750 rpm
Audi S3 Sportback
296 hp
118 hp
Volvo V40 D2
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi S3 Sportback
295 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 D2
Performance
Audi S3 Sportback
Volvo V40 D2
155 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
4.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
213 ft
0.000 sec
Audi S3 Sportback
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 D2
▶ REPLAY
11.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.47 lb/hp
Audi S3 Sportback
11.66 lb/hp
29.47 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D2
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi S3 Sportback
Volvo V40 D2
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Audi S3 Sportback
35 mpg
52 mpg
Volvo V40 D2
27 mpg
city
45 mpg
No data
highway
59 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
503 mi
Range
856 mi
Audi S3 Sportback
503 mi
856 mi
Volvo V40 D2
Environmental Impact
128.7 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).
92.5 kWh
Audi S3 Sportback
128.7 kWh
92.5 kWh
Volvo V40 D2
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
290 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
190 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi S3 Sportback
Volvo V40 D2
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1058 lb
Maximum Payload
922 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft








33.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft

















