The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo V40 T4 Powershift (12 - 15) vs. Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (11 - 12)

€ 29,100
Volvo V40 T4 Powershift (12 - 15) Volvo V40 T4
€ 49,900
 Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (11 - 12) Audi RS3 Sportback
€ 29,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 49,900

ⓘ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 T4 is 2.6 inches longer, 0.4 inches narrower and 0.7 inches taller than the Audi RS3 Sportback.
Volvo V40 T4
Audi RS3 Sportback
55.9
Blueprint Volvo V40 T4 Powershift (12 - 15)
70.2
80.4
55.2
Blueprint Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (11 - 12)
70.6
78.5
70.2 in
Width
70.6 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.5 in
55.9 in
Height
55.2 in
Blueprint Volvo V40 T4 Powershift (12 - 15)
104.2
172
Blueprint Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (11 - 12)
101.5
169.4
172 in
Length
169.4 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Volvo V40 T4
Audi RS3 Sportback
3325 lb
Curb Weight
3638 lb
4277 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4707 lb
Volvo V40 T4 Powershift (12 - 15)
Weight Difference:
313 lb
8.6 %
Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (11 - 12)

General

Volvo V40 T4
Audi RS3 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 dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Volvo V40 T4
Audi RS3 Sportback
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-five gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
B4164T
Engine Code
CEPA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
178 hp
at 5700 rpm
Power
335 hp
at 5400 rpm
Volvo V40 T4
178 hp
335 hp
Audi RS3 Sportback
177 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Volvo V40 T4
177 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
Audi RS3 Sportback

Performance

Volvo V40 T4
Audi RS3 Sportback
140 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

387 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 T4

62 mph 62
mph

210 ft
0.000 sec

Audi RS3 Sportback

▶ REPLAY
18.68 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.86 lb/hp
Volvo V40 T4
18.68 lb/hp
10.86 lb/hp
Audi RS3 Sportback

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo V40 T4
Audi RS3 Sportback
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Volvo V40 T4
39 mpg
26 mpg
Audi RS3 Sportback
30 mpg
city
18 mpg
46 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
631 mi
Range
409 mi
Volvo V40 T4
631 mi
409 mi
Audi RS3 Sportback
Environmental Impact
115.6 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).
172.4 kWh
Volvo V40 T4
115.6 kWh
172.4 kWh
Audi RS3 Sportback
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
230 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
341 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo V40 T4
Audi RS3 Sportback
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
952 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