The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sedan 1.0 TFSI S tronic (16 - 18) vs. Volvo S40 T5 Geartronic (07 - 12)
€ 30,200
€ 33,700
€ 30,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Audi A3 Sedan 1.0 TFSI is 0.7 inches shorter, an inch wider and 1.5 inches lower than the Volvo S40 T5.
Audi A3 Sedan 1.0 TFSI
Volvo S40 T5
55.7
70.7
77.2
57.2
69.7
79.6
70.7 in
Width
69.7 in
77.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
55.7 in
Height
57.2 in
103.8
175.5
103.9
176.2
175.5 in
Length
176.2 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 Sedan 1.0 TFSI
Volvo S40 T5
2822 lb
Curb Weight
3258 lb
3869 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4321 lb
Weight Difference:
437 lb
13.41 %
General
Audi A3 Sedan 1.0 TFSI
Volvo S40 T5
8V
Generation
M
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A3 Sedan 1.0 TFSI
Volvo S40 T5
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-five gasoline engine with turbocharger
CHZD
Engine Code
B5254T7
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
5
1 L / 49 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
114 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
227 hp
at 5000 rpm
Audi A3 Sedan 1.0 TFSI
114 hp
227 hp
Volvo S40 T5
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A3 Sedan 1.0 TFSI
148 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Volvo S40 T5
Performance
Audi A3 Sedan 1.0 TFSI
Volvo S40 T5
131 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sedan 1.0 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo S40 T5
▶ REPLAY
24.75 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.35 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sedan 1.0 TFSI
24.75 lb/hp
14.35 lb/hp
Volvo S40 T5
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 Sedan 1.0 TFSI
Volvo S40 T5
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
25 mpg
Audi A3 Sedan 1.0 TFSI
51 mpg
25 mpg
Volvo S40 T5
43 mpg
city
17 mpg
No data
highway
34 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
675 mi
Range
410 mi
Audi A3 Sedan 1.0 TFSI
675 mi
410 mi
Volvo S40 T5
Environmental Impact
87.2 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).
178.2 kWh
Audi A3 Sedan 1.0 TFSI
87.2 kWh
178.2 kWh
Volvo S40 T5
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
171 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 Sedan 1.0 TFSI
Volvo S40 T5
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1063 lb
12 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
