The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo S40 2.0D Powershift Geartronic (08 - 10) vs. Audi RS3 Sedan S tronic (19 - ..)
€ 28,200

€ 58,000

€ 28,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 58,000
ⓘ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 Volvo S40 2.0D is 0.1 inches shorter, 1.3 inches narrower and 2.2 inches taller than the Audi RS3 Sedan.
Volvo S40 2.0D
Audi RS3 Sedan
57.2
69.7
79.6
55
70.9
77.2
69.7 in
Width
70.9 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.2 in
57.2 in
Height
55 in
103.9
176.2
103.6
176.3
176.2 in
Length
176.3 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
103.6 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo S40 2.0D
Audi RS3 Sedan
3256 lb
Curb Weight
3549 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4542 lb

Weight Difference:
293 lb
8.25 %

General
Volvo S40 2.0D
Audi RS3 Sedan
M
Generation
8V
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Volvo S40 2.0D
Audi RS3 Sedan
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-five gasoline engine with turbocharger
D4204T
Engine Code
DAZA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
134 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
395 hp
at 5850 rpm
Volvo S40 2.0D
134 hp
395 hp
Audi RS3 Sedan
236 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
354 lb‑ft
at 1950 rpm
Volvo S40 2.0D
236 lb‑ft
354 lb‑ft
Audi RS3 Sedan
Performance
Volvo S40 2.0D
Audi RS3 Sedan
127 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo S40 2.0D
62 mph
62
mph
mph
187 ft
0.000 sec

Audi RS3 Sedan
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24.3 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.98 lb/hp
Volvo S40 2.0D
24.3 lb/hp
8.98 lb/hp
Audi RS3 Sedan
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo S40 2.0D
Audi RS3 Sedan
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
28 mpg
Volvo S40 2.0D
39 mpg
28 mpg
Audi RS3 Sedan
30 mpg
city
21 mpg
47 mpg
highway
No data
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
539 mi
Range
402 mi
Volvo S40 2.0D
539 mi
402 mi
Audi RS3 Sedan
Environmental Impact
123.4 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).
161.1 kWh
Volvo S40 2.0D
123.4 kWh
161.1 kWh
Audi RS3 Sedan
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
343 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Volvo S40 2.0D
Audi RS3 Sedan
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1065 lb
Maximum Payload
992 lb
11.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.9 cu ft







No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data