The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo V40 D4 (12 - 14) vs. Audi S3 S tronic (13 - 16)

€ 29,000
Volvo V40 D4 (12 - 14) Volvo V40 D4
€ 42,000
 Audi S3 S tronic (13 - 16) Audi S3
€ 29,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,000

ⓘ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 4.5 inches longer, 0.2 inches wider and 0.7 inches taller than the Audi S3.
Volvo V40 D4
Audi S3
55.9
Blueprint Volvo V40 D4 (12 - 14)
70.2
80.4
55.2
Blueprint Audi S3 S tronic (13 - 16)
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
Blueprint Volvo V40 D4 (12 - 14)
104.2
172
Blueprint Audi S3 S tronic (13 - 16)
102.2
167.5
172 in
Length
167.5 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
102.2 in

Vehicle Weight

Volvo V40 D4
Audi S3
3459 lb
Curb Weight
3285 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4354 lb
Volvo V40 D4 (12 - 14)
Weight Difference:
174 lb
5.03 %
Audi S3 S tronic (13 - 16)

General

Volvo V40 D4
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Volvo V40 D4
Audi S3
Straight-five diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
D5204T4
Engine Code
CJXC
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
175 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
296 hp
at 5500 rpm
Volvo V40 D4
175 hp
296 hp
Audi S3
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Volvo V40 D4
295 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
Audi S3

Performance

Volvo V40 D4
Audi S3
137 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 D4

62 mph 62
mph

220 ft
0.000 sec

Audi S3

▶ REPLAY
19.77 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.1 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D4
19.77 lb/hp
11.1 lb/hp
Audi S3

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo V40 D4
Audi S3
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Volvo V40 D4
55 mpg
33 mpg
Audi S3
44 mpg
city
28 mpg
62 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
867 mi
Range
482 mi
Volvo V40 D4
867 mi
482 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).
134.5 kWh
Volvo V40 D4
88.5 kWh
134.5 kWh
Audi S3
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo V40 D4
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