Compare Dimensions Side by Side 1996 Volvo S40 vs. 2021 Audi A3 Sportback
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Here’s how the 1996 Volvo S40 and the 2021 Audi A3 Sportback compare in size:
In terms of length, the 1996 Volvo S40 measures 4516 mm (177.80 in), making it 173 mm (6.81 in) (3.8 %) longer than the 2021 Audi A3 Sportback at 4343 mm (170.98 in). Looking at width, the 2021 Audi A3 Sportback stretches to 1816 mm (71.50 in), making it 96 mm (3.78 in) (5.3 %) wider than the 1996 Volvo S40 at 1720 mm (67.72 in). As for height, the 2021 Audi A3 Sportback reaches 1458 mm (57.40 in), which is 36 mm (1.42 in) (2.5 %) taller than the 1996 Volvo S40 at 1422 mm (55.98 in).
Overall, the 1996 Volvo S40 is longer than the 2021 Audi A3 Sportback, while the 2021 Audi A3 Sportback is wider and taller than the 1996 Volvo S40.
Length
4516 mm177.8 in
4343 mm171.0 in
Width
1720 mm67.7 in
1816 mm71.5 in
Height
1422 mm56.0 in
1458 mm57.4 in
4516 mm177.8 in🟢 +173 mm+6.8 in (+4.0%)
4343 mm171.0 in🔴 -173 mm-6.8 in (-3.8%)
1720 mm67.7 in🔴 -96 mm-3.8 in (-5.3%)
1816 mm71.5 in🟢 +96 mm+3.8 in (+5.6%)
1422 mm56.0 in🔴 -36 mm-1.4 in (-2.5%)
1458 mm57.4 in🟢 +36 mm+1.4 in (+2.5%)
1996 Volvo S40
2021 Audi A3 Sportback
Side-by-Side Specs: Dimensions, Weight & More
General Info
Body Style:
Sedan
Hatchback
Model Year:
1996
2021
Production:
1995-2004 Discontinued Model
2020-2024 Discontinued Model
Dimensions
Length:
4480-4516 mm176.4-177.8 in 🟢 +137 mm+5.4 in (+3.2%) - 🟢 +173 mm+6.8 in (+4.0%)
4343 mm171.0 in 🔴 -173 mm-6.8 in (-3.8%) - 🔴 -137 mm-5.4 in (-3.1%)
Width:
1720 mm67.7 in 🔴 -100 mm-3.9 in (-5.5%) - 🔴 -96 mm-3.8 in (-5.3%)
1816 mm71.5 in 🟢 +96 mm+3.8 in (+5.6%) - 🟢 +100 mm+3.9 in (+5.8%)
Width (Folded Mirrors):
-
-
Width (Opened Mirrors):
-
1984 mm78.1 in
Height:
1410-1422 mm55.5-56.0 in 🔴 -48 mm-1.9 in (-3.3%) - 🔴 -27 mm-1.1 in (-1.9%)
1449-1458 mm57.0-57.4 in 🟢 +27 mm+1.1 in (+1.9%) - 🟢 +48 mm+1.9 in (+3.4%)
Ground Clearance:
-
-
Trunk Capacity:
415-471 liter14.7-16.6 cu ft 🟢 +35 liter+1.2 cu ft (+9.2%) - 🟢 +191 liter+6.7 cu ft (+68.2%)
280-380 liter9.9-13.4 cu ft 🔴 -191 liter-6.7 cu ft (-40.6%) - 🔴 -35 liter-1.2 cu ft (-8.4%)
Trunk Capacity (Max):
853 liter30.1 cu ft 🔴 -347 liter-12.3 cu ft (-28.9%) - 🔴 -247 liter-8.7 cu ft (-22.5%)
1100-1200 liter38.8-42.4 cu ft 🟢 +247 liter+8.7 cu ft (+29.0%) - 🟢 +347 liter+12.3 cu ft (+40.7%)
