The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo V40 D3 (15 - 16) vs. Audi S3 S tronic (16 - 17)

€ 27,400
Volvo V40 D3 (15 - 16) Volvo V40 D3
€ 43,500
 Audi S3 S tronic (16 - 17) Audi S3
€ 27,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 43,500

ⓘ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 11.7 cm longer, 0.6 cm wider and 1.9 cm taller than the Audi S3.
Volvo V40 D3
Audi S3
1420
Blueprint Volvo V40 D3 (15 - 16)
1783
2041
1401
Blueprint Audi S3 S tronic (16 - 17)
1777
1966
1783 mm
Width
1777 mm
2041 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1966 mm
1420 mm
Height
1401 mm
Blueprint Volvo V40 D3 (15 - 16)
2647
4369
Blueprint Audi S3 S tronic (16 - 17)
2596
4252
4369 mm
Length
4252 mm
2647 mm
Wheelbase
2596 mm

Vehicle Weight

Volvo V40 D3
Audi S3
1561 kg
Kerb Weight
1505 kg
1980 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1990 kg
Volvo V40 D3 (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
56 kg
3.59 %
Audi S3 S tronic (16 - 17)

General

Volvo V40 D3
Audi S3
M
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Volvo V40 D3
Audi S3
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
D5204T6
Engine Code
CJXG, DJHA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1969 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
148 bhp
at 3750 rpm
Power
306 bhp
at 5800 rpm
Volvo V40 D3
148 bhp
306 bhp
Audi S3
320 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
400 NM
at 2000 rpm
Volvo V40 D3
320 NM
400 NM
Audi S3

Performance

Volvo V40 D3
Audi S3
130 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

117 m
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 D3

62 mph 62
mph

63 m
0.000 sec

Audi S3

▶ REPLAY
10.55 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
4.92 kg/bhp
Volvo V40 D3
10.55 kg/bhp
4.92 kg/bhp
Audi S3

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo V40 D3
Audi S3
Fuel Economy
74 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Volvo V40 D3
74 mpg
44 mpg
Audi S3
64 mpg
city
35 mpg
81 mpg
motorway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
62 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
1014 mi
Range
534 mi
Volvo V40 D3
1014 mi
534 mi
Audi S3
Environmental Impact
78.2 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).
121.2 kWh
Volvo V40 D3
78.2 kWh
121.2 kWh
Audi S3
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
99 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
146 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo V40 D3
Audi S3
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
419 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
335 L
Boot Capacity
325 L
1032 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1060 L