The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 D2 (15 - 16) vs. Audi S3 Sportback (16 - 18)
€ 25,900
€ 43,100
€ 25,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 43,100
ⓘ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 V40 D2 is 1.9 inches longer, 0.1 inches narrower and 0.6 inches taller than the Audi S3 Sportback.
Volvo V40 D2
Audi S3 Sportback
55.9
70.2
80.4
55.3
70.3
77.4
70.2 in
Width
70.3 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
55.9 in
Height
55.3 in
104.2
172
103.6
170.2
172 in
Length
170.2 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
103.6 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V40 D2
Audi S3 Sportback
3377 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4387 lb
Weight Difference:
60 lb
1.78 %
General
Volvo V40 D2
Audi S3 Sportback
M
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 D2
Audi S3 Sportback
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
D4204T8
Engine Code
CJXG, DJHA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
118 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
306 hp
at 5800 rpm
Volvo V40 D2
118 hp
306 hp
Audi S3 Sportback
207 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
Volvo V40 D2
207 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
Audi S3 Sportback
Performance
Volvo V40 D2
Audi S3 Sportback
118 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 D2
62 mph
62
mph
mph
243 ft
0.000 sec
Audi S3 Sportback
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28.62 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.84 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D2
28.62 lb/hp
10.84 lb/hp
Audi S3 Sportback
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 D2
Audi S3 Sportback
Fuel Economy
65 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Volvo V40 D2
65 mpg
34 mpg
Audi S3 Sportback
57 mpg
city
26 mpg
71 mpg
highway
No data
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
1070 mi
Range
488 mi
Volvo V40 D2
1070 mi
488 mi
Audi S3 Sportback
Environmental Impact
74 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 V40 D2
74 kWh
132.6 kWh
Audi S3 Sportback
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
151 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
261 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 D2
Audi S3 Sportback
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
855 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft








29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33.4 cu ft















