The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo S40 D5 Geartronic (07 - 10) vs. Audi S3 Sedan S tronic (16 - 18)
€ 30,600
€ 46,000
€ 30,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 46,000
ⓘ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 D5 is 0.4 inches longer, an inch narrower and 2.4 inches taller than the Audi S3 Sedan.
Volvo S40 D5
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 D5
Audi S3 Sedan
3344 lb
Curb Weight
3406 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4453 lb
Weight Difference:
62 lb
1.82 %
General
Volvo S40 D5
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)
5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Volvo S40 D5
Audi S3 Sedan
Straight-five diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
D5244T8
Engine Code
CJXG, DJHA
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2.4 L / 117 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
178 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
306 hp
at 5800 rpm
Volvo S40 D5
178 hp
306 hp
Audi S3 Sedan
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Volvo S40 D5
258 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Audi S3 Sedan
Performance
Volvo S40 D5
Audi S3 Sedan
137 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo S40 D5
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec
Audi S3 Sedan
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18.79 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.13 lb/hp
Volvo S40 D5
18.79 lb/hp
11.13 lb/hp
Audi S3 Sedan
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo S40 D5
Audi S3 Sedan
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Volvo S40 D5
34 mpg
37 mpg
Audi S3 Sedan
24 mpg
city
29 mpg
43 mpg
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
533 mi
Range
534 mi
Volvo S40 D5
533 mi
534 mi
Audi S3 Sedan
Environmental Impact
144 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).
121.2 kWh
Volvo S40 D5
144 kWh
121.2 kWh
Audi S3 Sedan
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
296 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo S40 D5
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
