The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 T2 (13 - 15) vs. Audi S3 (16 - 17)
€ 23,100

€ 41,500

€ 23,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 41,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Volvo V40 T2 is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 4.6 inches longer, 0.2 inches wider and 0.7 inches taller than the Audi S3.
Volvo V40 T2
Audi S3
55.9
70.2
80.4
55.2
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
104.2
172
102.2
167.4
172 in
Length
167.4 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
102.2 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V40 T2
Audi S3
3225 lb
Curb Weight
3263 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4332 lb

Weight Difference:
37 lb
1.13 %

General
Volvo V40 T2
Audi S3
M
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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 T2
Audi S3
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
B4164T4
Engine Code
CJXG, DJHA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
118 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
306 hp
at 5800 rpm
Volvo V40 T2
118 hp
306 hp
Audi S3
177 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
Volvo V40 T2
177 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
Audi S3
Performance
Volvo V40 T2
Audi S3
121 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 T2
62 mph
62
mph
mph
236 ft
0.000 sec

Audi S3
▶ REPLAY
27.33 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.66 lb/hp
Volvo V40 T2
27.33 lb/hp
10.66 lb/hp
Audi S3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 T2
Audi S3
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Volvo V40 T2
44 mpg
34 mpg
Audi S3
35 mpg
city
26 mpg
52 mpg
highway
No data
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
727 mi
Range
488 mi
Volvo V40 T2
727 mi
488 mi
Audi S3
Environmental Impact
100.4 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).
132.6 kWh
Volvo V40 T2
100.4 kWh
132.6 kWh
Audi S3
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
261 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 T2
Audi S3
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
985 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