The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo V40 D4 (14 - 15) vs. Audi S3 Sportback (16 - 18)

€ 29,900
Volvo V40 D4 (14 - 15) Volvo V40 D4
€ 43,100
 Audi S3 Sportback (16 - 18) Audi S3 Sportback
€ 29,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 43,100

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Volvo V40 D4 is 1.9 inches longer, 0.1 inches narrower and 0.6 inches taller than the Audi S3 Sportback.
Volvo V40 D4
Audi S3 Sportback
55.9
Blueprint Volvo V40 D4 (14 - 15)
70.2
80.4
55.3
Blueprint Audi S3 Sportback (16 - 18)
70.3
77.4
70.2 in
Width
70.3 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
55.9 in
Height
55.3 in
Blueprint Volvo V40 D4 (14 - 15)
104.2
172
Blueprint Audi S3 Sportback (16 - 18)
103.6
170.2
172 in
Length
170.2 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
103.6 in

Vehicle Weight

Volvo V40 D4
Audi S3 Sportback
3479 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4420 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4387 lb
Volvo V40 D4 (14 - 15)
Weight Difference:
161 lb
4.63 %
Audi S3 Sportback (16 - 18)

General

Volvo V40 D4
Audi S3 Sportback
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
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Volvo V40 D4
Audi S3 Sportback
Straight-four diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
D4204T14
Engine Code
CJXG, DJHA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
187 hp
at 4250 rpm
Power
306 hp
at 5800 rpm
Volvo V40 D4
187 hp
306 hp
Audi S3 Sportback
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
Volvo V40 D4
295 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
Audi S3 Sportback

Performance

Volvo V40 D4
Audi S3 Sportback
143 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

338 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 D4

62 mph 62
mph

243 ft
0.000 sec

Audi S3 Sportback

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo V40 D4
Audi S3 Sportback
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Volvo V40 D4
62 mpg
34 mpg
Audi S3 Sportback
56 mpg
city
26 mpg
65 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
1014 mi
Range
488 mi
Volvo V40 D4
1014 mi
488 mi
Audi S3 Sportback
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).
132.6 kWh
Volvo V40 D4
78.2 kWh
132.6 kWh
Audi S3 Sportback
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
261 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

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