The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo S40 T5 (07 - 10) vs. Audi S3 Sedan (16 - 18)
€ 31,900
€ 44,000
€ 31,900
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 T5 is 0.4 inches longer, an inch narrower and 2.4 inches taller than the Audi S3 Sedan.
Volvo S40 T5
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 T5
Audi S3 Sedan
3228 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4365 lb
Weight Difference:
90 lb
2.71 %
General
Volvo S40 T5
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)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo S40 T5
Audi S3 Sedan
Straight-five gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
B5254T7
Engine Code
CJXG, DJHA
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
227 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
306 hp
at 5800 rpm
Volvo S40 T5
227 hp
306 hp
Audi S3 Sedan
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
Volvo S40 T5
236 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
Audi S3 Sedan
Performance
Volvo S40 T5
Audi S3 Sedan
149 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
308 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo S40 T5
62 mph
62
mph
mph
243 ft
0.000 sec
Audi S3 Sedan
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14.22 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.84 lb/hp
Volvo S40 T5
14.22 lb/hp
10.84 lb/hp
Audi S3 Sedan
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo S40 T5
Audi S3 Sedan
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Volvo S40 T5
27 mpg
34 mpg
Audi S3 Sedan
19 mpg
city
26 mpg
37 mpg
highway
No data
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
443 mi
Range
488 mi
Volvo S40 T5
443 mi
488 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).
132.6 kWh
Volvo S40 T5
164.8 kWh
132.6 kWh
Audi S3 Sedan
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
335 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
261 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo S40 T5
Audi S3 Sedan
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1093 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
11.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
