The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo XC40 T5 Twin Engine DKG (20 - 20) vs. Audi RS Q3 quattro S tronic (13 - 14)
€ 49,000

€ 54,600

€ 49,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 54,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Volvo XC40 T5 Twin Engine is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 0.6 inches longer, 0.9 inches wider and 2.8 inches taller than the Audi RS Q3.
Volvo XC40 T5 Twin Engine
Audi RS Q3
65
73.3
80.1
62.2
72.5
79.5
73.3 in
Width
72.5 in
80.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.5 in
65 in
Height
62.2 in
106.4
174.2
102.5
173.6
174.2 in
Length
173.6 in
106.4 in
Wheelbase
102.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo XC40 T5 Twin Engine
Audi RS Q3
4125 lb
Curb Weight
3814 lb
5049 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4883 lb

Weight Difference:
311 lb
7.54 %

General
Volvo XC40 T5 Twin Engine
Audi RS Q3
X
Generation
8U
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Volvo XC40 T5 Twin Engine
Audi RS Q3
3-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-five gasoline engine with turbocharger
B3154T5
Engine Code
CTSA
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
5
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
257 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
306 hp
at 5200 rpm
Volvo XC40 T5 Twin Engine
257 hp
306 hp
Audi RS Q3
313 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
310 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Volvo XC40 T5 Twin Engine
313 lb‑ft
310 lb‑ft
Audi RS Q3
Performance
Volvo XC40 T5 Twin Engine
Audi RS Q3
127 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo XC40 T5 Twin Engine
62 mph
62
mph
mph
236 ft
0.000 sec

Audi RS Q3
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16.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.46 lb/hp
Volvo XC40 T5 Twin Engine
16.05 lb/hp
12.46 lb/hp
Audi RS Q3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo XC40 T5 Twin Engine
Audi RS Q3
Fuel Economy
138 mpg
combined
27 mpg
Volvo XC40 T5 Twin Engine
138 mpg
27 mpg
Audi RS Q3
No data
city
19 mpg
No data
highway
No data
12.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.9 gal
1755 mi
Range
452 mi
Volvo XC40 T5 Twin Engine
1755 mi
452 mi
Audi RS Q3
Environmental Impact
32.2 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).
166.7 kWh
Volvo XC40 T5 Twin Engine
32.2 kWh
166.7 kWh
Audi RS Q3
Euro 6d-ISC (WLTP) 36AM-AO
Emission Standard
Euro 5
74 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
332 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo XC40 T5 Twin Engine
Audi RS Q3
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
924 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.1 cu ft









37.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35.7 cu ft