The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo V40 D4 (12 - 14) vs. Audi S3 Sportback (08 - 12)

€ 29,000
Volvo V40 D4 (12 - 14) Volvo V40 D4
€ 39,100
 Audi S3 Sportback (08 - 12) Audi S3 Sportback
€ 29,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,100

ⓘ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 2.6 inches longer, 0.7 inches wider and 0.7 inches taller than the Audi S3 Sportback.
Volvo V40 D4
Audi S3 Sportback
55.9
Blueprint Volvo V40 D4 (12 - 14)
70.2
80.4
55.2
Blueprint Audi S3 Sportback (08 - 12)
69.5
78.5
70.2 in
Width
69.5 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.5 in
55.9 in
Height
55.2 in
Blueprint Volvo V40 D4 (12 - 14)
104.2
172
Blueprint Audi S3 Sportback (08 - 12)
101.5
169.4
172 in
Length
169.4 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Volvo V40 D4
Audi S3 Sportback
3459 lb
Curb Weight
3461 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4530 lb
Volvo V40 D4 (12 - 14)
Weight Difference:
2 lb
0.06 %
Audi S3 Sportback (08 - 12)

General

Volvo V40 D4
Audi S3 Sportback
M
Generation
8P
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 D4
Audi S3 Sportback
Straight-five diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
D5204T4
Engine Code
BHZ, CDLA
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
175 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
261 hp
at 6000 rpm
Volvo V40 D4
175 hp
261 hp
Audi S3 Sportback
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Volvo V40 D4
295 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Audi S3 Sportback

Performance

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

390 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 D4

62 mph 62
mph

266 ft
0.000 sec

Audi S3 Sportback

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo V40 D4
Audi S3 Sportback
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
28 mpg
Volvo V40 D4
55 mpg
28 mpg
Audi S3 Sportback
44 mpg
city
20 mpg
62 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
867 mi
Range
439 mi
Volvo V40 D4
867 mi
439 mi
Audi S3 Sportback
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).
161.1 kWh
Volvo V40 D4
88.5 kWh
161.1 kWh
Audi S3 Sportback
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
320 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo V40 D4
Audi S3 Sportback
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
994 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.6 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft