The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo S40 2.4i (07 - 10) vs. Audi S3 Sedan S tronic (18 - ..)
€ 26,100
€ 46,400
€ 26,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 46,400
ⓘ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 2.4i is 0.4 inches longer, an inch narrower and 2.4 inches taller than the Audi S3 Sedan.
Volvo S40 2.4i
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 2.4i
Audi S3 Sedan
3168 lb
Curb Weight
3461 lb
4277 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4508 lb
Weight Difference:
293 lb
8.47 %
General
Volvo S40 2.4i
Audi S3 Sedan
M
Generation
8V
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Volvo S40 2.4i
Audi S3 Sedan
Straight-five gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
B5244S4
Engine Code
DNUE
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2.4 L / 117 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
168 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
296 hp
at 5300 rpm
Volvo S40 2.4i
168 hp
296 hp
Audi S3 Sedan
170 lb‑ft
at 4400 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Volvo S40 2.4i
170 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Audi S3 Sedan
Performance
Volvo S40 2.4i
Audi S3 Sedan
137 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo S40 2.4i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
213 ft
0.000 sec
Audi S3 Sedan
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18.86 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.69 lb/hp
Volvo S40 2.4i
18.86 lb/hp
11.69 lb/hp
Audi S3 Sedan
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo S40 2.4i
Audi S3 Sedan
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Volvo S40 2.4i
27 mpg
35 mpg
Audi S3 Sedan
19 mpg
city
27 mpg
36 mpg
highway
No data
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
443 mi
Range
503 mi
Volvo S40 2.4i
443 mi
503 mi
Audi S3 Sedan
Environmental Impact
164.8 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).
128.7 kWh
Volvo S40 2.4i
164.8 kWh
128.7 kWh
Audi S3 Sedan
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP)
327 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
290 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Volvo S40 2.4i
Audi S3 Sedan
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1109 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
11.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
