Audi S3 2013 vs Volvo V40 2016
| Body: | Sedan | Hatchback | |
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| The hatchback generally has more luggage space thanks to a larger trunk door opening and the ability to convert the rear of the passenger compartment into luggage space. Sedans tend to be quieter than hatchbacks, due to a more isolated rear area. | |||
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 300 HP | 122 HP | |
| Torque: | 380 NM | 220 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5.3 seconds | 10.4 seconds | |
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Audi S3 is more dynamic to drive. Audi S3 engine produces 178 HP more power than Volvo V40, whereas torque is 160 NM more than Volvo V40. Thanks to more power Audi S3 reaches 100 km/h speed 5.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.0 | 5.4 | |
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The Volvo V40 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Audi S3 consumes 1.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo V40, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Audi S3 could require 240 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 62 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 780 km in combined cycle | 1140 km in combined cycle | |
| 940 km on highway | 1400 km on highway | ||
| Volvo V40 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.47 m | 4.37 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.39 m | 1.44 m | |
| Audi S3 is 10 cm longer than the Volvo V40, width is practically the same , while the height of Audi S3 is 5 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 390 litres | 335 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1500 litres | |
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Audi S3 has more luggage capacity. Audi S3 has 55 litres more trunk space than the Volvo V40. | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | 10.8 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`980 | 1`965 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 24 800 | 11 400 | |
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