The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 D3 Geartronic (12 - 15) vs. Audi S3 (08 - 12)
€ 28,800
€ 38,200
€ 28,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,200
ⓘ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 5.5 inches longer, 0.7 inches wider and 0.8 inches taller than the Audi S3.
Volvo V40 D3
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 D3
Audi S3
3512 lb
Curb Weight
3373 lb
4497 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4442 lb
Weight Difference:
139 lb
3.96 %
General
Volvo V40 D3
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 automatic 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
BHZ, CDLA
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
261 hp
at 6000 rpm
Volvo V40 D3
148 hp
261 hp
Audi S3
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Volvo V40 D3
258 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Audi S3
Performance
Volvo V40 D3
Audi S3
127 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 D3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec
Audi S3
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23.73 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.92 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D3
23.73 lb/hp
12.92 lb/hp
Audi S3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 D3
Audi S3
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
28 mpg
Volvo V40 D3
45 mpg
28 mpg
Audi S3
34 mpg
city
20 mpg
55 mpg
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
717 mi
Range
439 mi
Volvo V40 D3
717 mi
439 mi
Audi S3
Environmental Impact
107 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).
161.1 kWh
Volvo V40 D3
107 kWh
161.1 kWh
Audi S3
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
219 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
319 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 D3
Audi S3
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
985 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
