The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 T3 (16 - 18) vs. Audi S3 (13 - 16)
€ 26,800
€ 40,100
€ 26,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 40,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Volvo V40 T3 is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 4.6 inches longer, 3.1 inches wider and 0.7 inches taller than the Audi S3.
Volvo V40 T3
Audi S3
55.9
73.1
80.4
55.2
70
77.4
73.1 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
167.5
172 in
Length
167.5 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
102.2 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V40 T3
Audi S3
3408 lb
Curb Weight
3241 lb
4332 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4310 lb
Weight Difference:
168 lb
4.93 %
General
Volvo V40 T3
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 T3
Audi S3
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
B4204T37
Engine Code
CJXC
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
150 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
296 hp
at 5500 rpm
Volvo V40 T3
150 hp
296 hp
Audi S3
184 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Volvo V40 T3
184 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
Audi S3
Performance
Volvo V40 T3
Audi S3
130 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 T3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
236 ft
0.000 sec
Audi S3
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22.72 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.95 lb/hp
Volvo V40 T3
22.72 lb/hp
10.95 lb/hp
Audi S3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 T3
Audi S3
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Volvo V40 T3
42 mpg
34 mpg
Audi S3
32 mpg
city
26 mpg
51 mpg
highway
No data
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
688 mi
Range
488 mi
Volvo V40 T3
688 mi
488 mi
Audi S3
Environmental Impact
106.1 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 T3
106.1 kWh
132.6 kWh
Audi S3
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
261 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 T3
Audi S3
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
924 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
