The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 T4 (12 - 15) vs. Audi S3 Sportback (08 - 12)
€ 27,300
€ 39,100
€ 27,300
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 T4 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 T4
Audi S3 Sportback
55.9
70.2
80.4
55.2
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
104.2
172
101.5
169.4
172 in
Length
169.4 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V40 T4
Audi S3 Sportback
3241 lb
Curb Weight
3461 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4530 lb
Weight Difference:
220 lb
6.36 %
General
Volvo V40 T4
Audi S3 Sportback
M
Generation
8P
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 T4
Audi S3 Sportback
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
B4164T
Engine Code
BHZ, CDLA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
178 hp
at 5700 rpm
Power
261 hp
at 6000 rpm
Volvo V40 T4
178 hp
261 hp
Audi S3 Sportback
177 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Volvo V40 T4
177 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Audi S3 Sportback
Performance
Volvo V40 T4
Audi S3 Sportback
140 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 T4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
266 ft
0.000 sec
Audi S3 Sportback
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18.21 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.26 lb/hp
Volvo V40 T4
18.21 lb/hp
13.26 lb/hp
Audi S3 Sportback
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 T4
Audi S3 Sportback
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
28 mpg
Volvo V40 T4
43 mpg
28 mpg
Audi S3 Sportback
34 mpg
city
20 mpg
50 mpg
highway
No data
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
700 mi
Range
439 mi
Volvo V40 T4
700 mi
439 mi
Audi S3 Sportback
Environmental Impact
104.1 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).
161.1 kWh
Volvo V40 T4
104.1 kWh
161.1 kWh
Audi S3 Sportback
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
320 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 T4
Audi S3 Sportback
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
970 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
