The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 D4 (12 - 14) vs. Audi S3 (06 - 08)
€ 29,000
€ 36,600
€ 29,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Volvo V40 D4 is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 15.5 cm longer, 1.8 cm wider and 2.1 cm taller than the Audi S3.
Volvo V40 D4
Audi S3
1420
1783
2041
1399
1765
1957
1783 mm
Width
1765 mm
2041 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1957 mm
1420 mm
Height
1399 mm
2647
4369
2578
4214
4369 mm
Length
4214 mm
2647 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V40 D4
Audi S3
1569 kg
Kerb Weight
1530 kg
2020 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2015 kg
Weight Difference:
39 kg
2.49 %
General
Volvo V40 D4
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 manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 D4
Audi S3
Straight-five diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
D5204T4
Engine Code
BHZ, CDLA
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
1984 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
175 bhp
at 3500 rpm
Power
261 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Volvo V40 D4
175 bhp
261 bhp
Audi S3
400 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 2500 rpm
Volvo V40 D4
400 NM
350 NM
Audi S3
Performance
Volvo V40 D4
Audi S3
137 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
119 m
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 D4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
79 m
0.000 sec
Audi S3
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8.97 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
5.86 kg/bhp
Volvo V40 D4
8.97 kg/bhp
5.86 kg/bhp
Audi S3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 D4
Audi S3
Fuel Economy
66 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Volvo V40 D4
66 mpg
31 mpg
Audi S3
53 mpg
city
23 mpg
74 mpg
motorway
No data
60 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 L
867 mi
Range
409 mi
Volvo V40 D4
867 mi
409 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).
172.4 kWh
Volvo V40 D4
88.5 kWh
172.4 kWh
Audi S3
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
114 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
217 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 D4
Audi S3
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
451 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
335 L
Boot Capacity
281 L
1032 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1011 L
