The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 D2 ECO Powershift (13 - 15) vs. Audi S3 S tronic (08 - 12)
€ 27,300
€ 40,100
€ 27,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 40,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Volvo V40 D2 ECO is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 5.5 inches longer, 0.7 inches wider and 0.8 inches taller than the Audi S3.
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
Audi S3
55.9
70.2
80.4
55.1
69.5
77
70.2 in
Width
69.5 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
55.9 in
Height
55.1 in
104.2
172
101.5
166.5
172 in
Length
166.5 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
Audi S3
3364 lb
Curb Weight
3417 lb
4277 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4486 lb
Weight Difference:
53 lb
1.55 %
General
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
Audi S3
M
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
Audi S3
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
D4162T
Engine Code
BHZ, CDLA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
113 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
261 hp
at 6000 rpm
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
113 hp
261 hp
Audi S3
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
199 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Audi S3
Performance
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
Audi S3
118 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
12.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
551 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
62 mph
62
mph
mph
249 ft
0.000 sec
Audi S3
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29.77 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.09 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
29.77 lb/hp
13.09 lb/hp
Audi S3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
Audi S3
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
28 mpg
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
60 mpg
28 mpg
Audi S3
53 mpg
city
21 mpg
65 mpg
highway
No data
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
828 mi
Range
449 mi
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
828 mi
449 mi
Audi S3
Environmental Impact
80.3 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).
157.2 kWh
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
80.3 kWh
157.2 kWh
Audi S3
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
164 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
311 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
Audi S3
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
913 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
28.6 cu ft
