The Comparative Analysis :
Audi S3 Sportback S tronic (16 - 18) vs. Volvo V40 D3 Geartronic (16 - 18)
€ 45,100

€ 30,600

€ 45,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,600
ⓘ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 D3.
Audi S3 Sportback
Volvo V40 D3
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 D3
3395 lb
Curb Weight
3477 lb
4464 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4398 lb

Weight Difference:
82 lb
2.36 %

General
Audi S3 Sportback
Volvo V40 D3
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 D3
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
CJXG, DJHA
Engine Code
D5204T6
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
306 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3750 rpm
Audi S3 Sportback
306 hp
148 hp
Volvo V40 D3
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi S3 Sportback
295 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 D3
Performance
Audi S3 Sportback
Volvo V40 D3
155 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec

Audi S3 Sportback
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 D3
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11.09 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.49 lb/hp
Audi S3 Sportback
11.09 lb/hp
23.49 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi S3 Sportback
Volvo V40 D3
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
62 mpg
Audi S3 Sportback
36 mpg
62 mpg
Volvo V40 D3
29 mpg
city
53 mpg
No data
highway
67 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
526 mi
Range
1014 mi
Audi S3 Sportback
526 mi
1014 mi
Volvo V40 D3
Environmental Impact
123.1 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).
78.2 kWh
Audi S3 Sportback
123.1 kWh
78.2 kWh
Volvo V40 D3
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
163 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi S3 Sportback
Volvo V40 D3
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 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