The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo V40 D2 Powershift (13 - 15) vs. Audi S3 S tronic (08 - 12)

€ 27,300
Volvo V40 D2 Powershift (13 - 15) Volvo V40 D2
€ 40,100
 Audi S3 S tronic (08 - 12) Audi S3
€ 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 is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 13.9 cm longer, 1.8 cm wider and 2.1 cm taller than the Audi S3.
Volvo V40 D2
Audi S3
1420
Blueprint Volvo V40 D2 Powershift (13 - 15)
1783
2041
1399
Blueprint Audi S3 S tronic (08 - 12)
1765
1957
1783 mm
Width
1765 mm
2041 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1957 mm
1420 mm
Height
1399 mm
Blueprint Volvo V40 D2 Powershift (13 - 15)
2647
4369
Blueprint Audi S3 S tronic (08 - 12)
2578
4230
4369 mm
Length
4230 mm
2647 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm

Vehicle Weight

Volvo V40 D2
Audi S3
1526 kg
Kerb Weight
1550 kg
1940 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
2035 kg
Volvo V40 D2 Powershift (13 - 15)
Weight Difference:
24 kg
1.55 %
Audi S3 S tronic (08 - 12)

General

Volvo V40 D2
Audi S3
M
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Volvo V40 D2
Audi S3
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
D4162T
Engine Code
BHZ, CDLA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1560 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
113 bhp
at 3600 rpm
Power
261 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Volvo V40 D2
113 bhp
261 bhp
Audi S3
270 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 2500 rpm
Volvo V40 D2
270 NM
350 NM
Audi S3

Performance

Volvo V40 D2
Audi S3
118 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
12.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

168 m
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 D2

62 mph 62
mph

76 m
0.000 sec

Audi S3

▶ REPLAY
13.5 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
5.94 kg/bhp
Volvo V40 D2
13.5 kg/bhp
5.94 kg/bhp
Audi S3

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo V40 D2
Audi S3
Fuel Economy
71 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Volvo V40 D2
71 mpg
34 mpg
Audi S3
64 mpg
city
25 mpg
74 mpg
motorway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
52 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
808 mi
Range
449 mi
Volvo V40 D2
808 mi
449 mi
Audi S3
Environmental Impact
82.2 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).
157.2 kWh
Volvo V40 D2
82.2 kWh
157.2 kWh
Audi S3
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
105 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
193 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo V40 D2
Audi S3
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
414 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
335 L
Boot Capacity
281 L
1032 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1011 L