The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 T5 Geartronic (14 - 15) vs. Audi S3 (06 - 08)
€ 33,700
€ 36,600
€ 33,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Volvo V40 T5 is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 6.1 inches longer, 0.7 inches wider and 0.8 inches taller than the Audi S3.
Volvo V40 T5
Audi S3
55.9
70.2
80.4
55.1
69.5
77
70.2 in
Width
69.5 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
55.9 in
Height
55.1 in
104.2
172
101.5
165.9
172 in
Length
165.9 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V40 T5
Audi S3
3490 lb
Curb Weight
3373 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4442 lb
Weight Difference:
117 lb
3.35 %
General
Volvo V40 T5
Audi S3
M
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 T5
Audi S3
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
B4204T11
Engine Code
BHZ, CDLA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
242 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
261 hp
at 6000 rpm
Volvo V40 T5
242 hp
261 hp
Audi S3
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Volvo V40 T5
258 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Audi S3
Performance
Volvo V40 T5
Audi S3
149 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 T5
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec
Audi S3
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14.42 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.92 lb/hp
Volvo V40 T5
14.42 lb/hp
12.92 lb/hp
Audi S3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 T5
Audi S3
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Volvo V40 T5
40 mpg
26 mpg
Audi S3
29 mpg
city
19 mpg
49 mpg
highway
No data
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
653 mi
Range
409 mi
Volvo V40 T5
653 mi
409 mi
Audi S3
Environmental Impact
111.8 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).
172.4 kWh
Volvo V40 T5
111.8 kWh
172.4 kWh
Audi S3
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
220 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
349 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 T5
Audi S3
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
919 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
28.6 cu ft
