The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo S40 2.0D Powershift Geartronic (08 - 10) vs. Audi S3 Sedan (16 - 18)
€ 28,200
€ 44,000
€ 28,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 44,000
ⓘ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 0.4 inches longer, an inch narrower and 2.4 inches taller than the Audi S3 Sedan.
Volvo S40 2.0D
Audi S3 Sedan
57.2
69.7
79.6
54.8
70.7
77.2
69.7 in
Width
70.7 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.2 in
57.2 in
Height
54.8 in
103.9
176.2
103.6
175.8
176.2 in
Length
175.8 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
103.6 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo S40 2.0D
Audi S3 Sedan
3256 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4365 lb
Weight Difference:
62 lb
1.87 %
General
Volvo S40 2.0D
Audi S3 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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo S40 2.0D
Audi S3 Sedan
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
D4204T
Engine Code
CJXG, DJHA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
134 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
306 hp
at 5800 rpm
Volvo S40 2.0D
134 hp
306 hp
Audi S3 Sedan
236 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
Volvo S40 2.0D
236 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
Audi S3 Sedan
Performance
Volvo S40 2.0D
Audi S3 Sedan
127 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo S40 2.0D
62 mph
62
mph
mph
243 ft
0.000 sec
Audi S3 Sedan
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24.3 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.84 lb/hp
Volvo S40 2.0D
24.3 lb/hp
10.84 lb/hp
Audi S3 Sedan
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo S40 2.0D
Audi S3 Sedan
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Volvo S40 2.0D
39 mpg
34 mpg
Audi S3 Sedan
30 mpg
city
26 mpg
47 mpg
highway
No data
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
539 mi
Range
488 mi
Volvo S40 2.0D
539 mi
488 mi
Audi S3 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).
132.6 kWh
Volvo S40 2.0D
123.4 kWh
132.6 kWh
Audi S3 Sedan
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
261 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo S40 2.0D
Audi S3 Sedan
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1065 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
11.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
