Car comparison

Volvo V40 2.5 T5vsAUDI S3 Sportback (8PA) 2.0 TFSI

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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Volvo V40

2.5 T5

254 hp2497 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbochargedHatchback2012-2014
VS

AUDI S3 Sportback (8PA)

2.0 TFSI

256 hp1984 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedHatchback2010-2012

Comparison overview

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Volvo V40 2.5 T5

  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Highest torque
    360 Nm
    266 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    7.9 L/100 km
    29.8 mpg US
    35.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.0 L/100 km
    39.2 mpg US
    47.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    185 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    785 km
    488 mi
  • Largest trunk
    324 L
  • Best overall score
    65/100
  • Best performance score
    61/100
  • Best economy score
    86/100
  • Best practicality score
    72/100

AUDI S3 Sportback (8PA) 2.0 TFSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.8 s
  • Most powerful
    256 hp
    191 kW
  • Lightest
    1,515 kg
    3,340 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    169 hp/t
    126 kW/t
    5.9 kg/hp
  • Lowest city consumption
    11.2 L/100 km
    21.0 mpg US
    25.2 mpg UK

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolvoV402.5 T5AUDIS3 Sportback (8PA)2.0 TFSI
Power
254hp189kW
256hp191kW
Torque
360Nm266lb-ft
330Nm243lb-ft
Curb weight
1,574kg3,470lb
1,515kg3,340lb
Gross weight
2,010kg4,431lb
2,075kg4,575lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
250 km/h
155 mph
To 99% top speed
78.8s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
70.7s99% target: 248 km/h / 154 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.1s
5.8s
0-200 km/h
21.5s
Calculated
21.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.8s
Calculated
5.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.9L/100 km29.8mpg US35.8mpg UK
8.4L/100 km28mpg US33.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
11.3L/100 km20.8mpg US25.0mpg UK
11.2L/100 km21mpg US25.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6L/100 km39.2mpg US47.1mpg UK
6.8L/100 km34.6mpg US41.5mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.1s
Calculated
13.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
161hp/t120kW/t73hp/1000 lb
Calculated
169hp/t126kW/t77hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
229Nm/t153lb-ft/ton
Calculated
218Nm/t146lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
785km488mi
Calculated
714km444mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,497cc152cu in
1,984cc121cu in
Length
4,369mm172in
4,302mm169in
Width
1,783mm70in
1,765mm69in
Height
1,420mm56in
1,402mm55in
Wheelbase
2,647mm104in
2,578mm101in
Front track
1,559mm61in
1,522mm60in
Rear track
1,546mm61in
1,506mm59in
Ground clearance
133mm5in
-
Trunk volume
324L
302L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
62L
60L
CO2 emissions
185g/km
195g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Volvo V40 2.5 T5AUDI S3 Sportback (8PA) 2.0 TFSIPowerTorque
  • Volvo V40 2.5 T5: Power / Torque
  • AUDI S3 Sportback (8PA) 2.0 TFSI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolvoV402.5 T55,400 rpm1,800-4,200 rpm5,650 rpm
AUDIS3 Sportback (8PA)2.0 TFSI6,000 rpm2,500-5,000 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolvoV402.5 T5AUDIS3 Sportback (8PA)2.0 TFSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.8 s
5.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.1 s
5.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
21.5 s
21.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
250 km/h
155 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.3 s
330 ft
101 m
6.2 s
6.1 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.3 s
9.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.0 s
11.7 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.1 s
13.9 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
166 km/h
103 mph
167 km/h
104 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoV402.5 T5
254 hp
189 kW
AUDIS3 Sportback (8PA)2.0 TFSI
256 hp
191 kW

AUDI S3 Sportback (8PA) 2.0 TFSI has 2 hp more than Volvo V40 2.5 T5.

The biggest power difference is between Volvo V40 2.5 T5 and AUDI S3 Sportback (8PA) 2.0 TFSI: 2 hp (1 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoV402.5 T5
360 Nm
266 lb-ft
AUDIS3 Sportback (8PA)2.0 TFSI
330 Nm
243 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoV402.5 T5
1,574 kg
3,470 lb
AUDIS3 Sportback (8PA)2.0 TFSI
1,515 kg
3,340 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoV402.5 T5
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
AUDIS3 Sportback (8PA)2.0 TFSI
250 km/h
155 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoV402.5 T56.1 s
AUDIS3 Sportback (8PA)2.0 TFSI5.8 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI S3 Sportback (8PA) 2.0 TFSI and Volvo V40 2.5 T5: 0.3 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoV402.5 T5
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 mpg UK
AUDIS3 Sportback (8PA)2.0 TFSI
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Volvo V40 2.5 T5 and AUDI S3 Sportback (8PA) 2.0 TFSI: 0.5 L/100 km.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoV402.5 T5
161 hp/t
120 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp
AUDIS3 Sportback (8PA)2.0 TFSI
169 hp/t
126 kW/t
5.9 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoV402.5 T5
785 km
488 mi
AUDIS3 Sportback (8PA)2.0 TFSI
714 km
444 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolvoV402.5 T5
254 hp
189 kW
6.1 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
AUDIS3 Sportback (8PA)2.0 TFSI
256 hp
191 kW
5.8 s
250 km/h
155 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
VolvoV402.5 T5
Power
254 hp
189 kW
0-100 km/h6.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
324 L
11.4 cu ft
Length
4,369 mm
172.0 in
Height
1,420 mm
55.9 in
AUDIS3 Sportback (8PA)2.0 TFSI
Power
256 hp
191 kW
0-100 km/h5.8 s
Top speed
250 km/h
155 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
302 L
10.7 cu ft
Length
4,302 mm
169.4 in
Height
1,402 mm
55.2 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
VolvoV402.5 T5
Power
254 hp
189 kW
0-100 km/h6.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 mpg UK
AUDIS3 Sportback (8PA)2.0 TFSI
Power
256 hp
191 kW
0-100 km/h5.8 s
Top speed
250 km/h
155 mph
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 mpg UK

Volvo V40 2.5 T5 is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
VolvoV402.5 T5
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 mpg UK
6.1 s
AUDIS3 Sportback (8PA)2.0 TFSI
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 mpg UK
5.8 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
VolvoV402.5 T5
161 hp/t
120 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 mpg UK
AUDIS3 Sportback (8PA)2.0 TFSI
169 hp/t
126 kW/t
5.9 kg/hp
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolvoV402.5 T5AUDIS3 Sportback (8PA)2.0 TFSI
Power
254 hp
189 kW
256 hp
191 kW
Torque
360 Nm
266 lb-ft
330 Nm
243 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.1 s
5.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
250 km/h
155 mph
Lightness
1,574 kg
3,470 lb
1,515 kg
3,340 lb
Fuel consumption
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 mpg UK
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
324 L
11.4 cu ft
Length
4,369 mm
172.0 in
Height
1,420 mm
55.9 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
302 L
10.7 cu ft
Length
4,302 mm
169.4 in
Height
1,402 mm
55.2 in
Range score
785 km
488 mi
714 km
444 mi
CO2 score
185 g/km
195 g/km
Trunk score
324 L
11.4 cu ft
302 L
10.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
161 hp/t
120 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp
169 hp/t
126 kW/t
5.9 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleVolvo V40 2.5 T5AUDI S3 Sportback (8PA) 2.0 TFSI
Consumption7.9 L/100 km29.8 mpg US35.8 mpg UK8.4 L/100 km28 mpg US33.6 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km13.83 LC100 km14.70 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi22.25 LC100 mi23.66 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,185 L313 US gal261 UK gal1,260 L333 US gal277 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,074 LC/year2,205 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volvo V40 2.5 T5

  • Has 30 Nm more
  • Has 10 km/h (6 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.5 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 71 km (44 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 22 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 10 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest

AUDI S3 Sportback (8PA) 2.0 TFSI

  • Has 2 hp more
  • Is 59 kg lighter
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 8 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Most powerful
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk
  • Highest CO2 emissions

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