The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 D3 (12 - 15) vs. Audi S3 (13 - 16)
€ 27,000
€ 40,100
€ 27,000
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 D3 is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 4.5 inches longer, 0.2 inches wider and 0.7 inches taller than the Audi S3.
Volvo V40 D3
Audi S3
55.9
70.2
80.4
55.2
70
77.4
70.2 in
Width
70 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
55.9 in
Height
55.2 in
104.2
172
102.2
167.5
172 in
Length
167.5 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
102.2 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V40 D3
Audi S3
3459 lb
Curb Weight
3241 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4310 lb
Weight Difference:
218 lb
6.3 %
General
Volvo V40 D3
Audi S3
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 D3
Audi S3
Straight-five diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
D5204T6
Engine Code
CJXC
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
296 hp
at 5500 rpm
Volvo V40 D3
148 hp
296 hp
Audi S3
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Volvo V40 D3
258 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
Audi S3
Performance
Volvo V40 D3
Audi S3
130 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 D3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
236 ft
0.000 sec
Audi S3
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23.37 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.95 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D3
23.37 lb/hp
10.95 lb/hp
Audi S3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 D3
Audi S3
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Volvo V40 D3
55 mpg
34 mpg
Audi S3
44 mpg
city
26 mpg
62 mpg
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
867 mi
Range
488 mi
Volvo V40 D3
867 mi
488 mi
Audi S3
Environmental Impact
88.5 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 D3
88.5 kWh
132.6 kWh
Audi S3
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
261 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 D3
Audi S3
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
994 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.2 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
30 cu ft
