The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo S40 D4 (10 - 12) vs. Audi S3 Sedan S tronic (13 - 16)

€ 29,100
Volvo S40 D4 (10 - 12) Volvo S40 D4
€ 43,500
Audi S3 Sedan S tronic (13 - 16) Audi S3 Sedan
€ 29,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 43,500

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 D4 is 0.3 inches longer, an inch narrower and 2.4 inches taller than the Audi S3 Sedan.
Volvo S40 D4
Audi S3 Sedan
57.2
Blueprint Volvo S40 D4 (10 - 12)
69.7
79.6
54.8
Blueprint Audi S3 Sedan S tronic (13 - 16)
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
Blueprint Volvo S40 D4 (10 - 12)
103.9
176.2
Blueprint Audi S3 Sedan S tronic (13 - 16)
103.6
175.9
176.2 in
Length
175.9 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
103.6 in

Vehicle Weight

Volvo S40 D4
Audi S3 Sedan
3497 lb
Curb Weight
3362 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4431 lb
Volvo S40 D4 (10 - 12)
Weight Difference:
134 lb
3.83 %
Audi S3 Sedan S tronic (13 - 16)

General

Volvo S40 D4
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 manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Volvo S40 D4
Audi S3 Sedan
Straight-five diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
D5204T
Engine Code
CJXC
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
175 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
296 hp
at 5500 rpm
Volvo S40 D4
175 hp
296 hp
Audi S3 Sedan
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Volvo S40 D4
295 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
Audi S3 Sedan

Performance

Volvo S40 D4
Audi S3 Sedan
137 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

397 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo S40 D4

62 mph 62
mph

223 ft
0.000 sec

Audi S3 Sedan

 REPLAY
19.98 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.36 lb/hp
Volvo S40 D4
19.98 lb/hp
11.36 lb/hp
Audi S3 Sedan

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo S40 D4
Audi S3 Sedan
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Volvo S40 D4
46 mpg
34 mpg
Audi S3 Sedan
34 mpg
city
28 mpg
59 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
731 mi
Range
495 mi
Volvo S40 D4
731 mi
495 mi
Audi S3 Sedan
Environmental Impact
104.9 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).
130.7 kWh
Volvo S40 D4
104.9 kWh
130.7 kWh
Audi S3 Sedan
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
261 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo S40 D4
Audi S3 Sedan
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
957 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
11.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data