The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sedan 1.4 TFSI cod (13 - 14) vs. Volvo S40 1.6D (07 - 09)
€ 25,500
€ 23,500
€ 25,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,500
ⓘ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 1.4 TFSI cod is 0.8 inches shorter, an inch wider and 1.5 inches lower than the Volvo S40 1.6D.
Audi A3 Sedan 1.4 TFSI cod
Volvo S40 1.6D
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
175.4
103.9
176.2
175.4 in
Length
176.2 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 Sedan 1.4 TFSI cod
Volvo S40 1.6D
2899 lb
Curb Weight
3060 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4145 lb
Weight Difference:
161 lb
5.26 %
General
Audi A3 Sedan 1.4 TFSI cod
Volvo S40 1.6D
8V
Generation
M
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 Sedan 1.4 TFSI cod
Volvo S40 1.6D
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
CPTA
Engine Code
D4164T
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
138 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A3 Sedan 1.4 TFSI cod
138 hp
108 hp
Volvo S40 1.6D
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A3 Sedan 1.4 TFSI cod
184 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
Volvo S40 1.6D
Performance
Audi A3 Sedan 1.4 TFSI cod
Volvo S40 1.6D
136 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sedan 1.4 TFSI cod
62 mph
62
mph
mph
518 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo S40 1.6D
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21.01 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.33 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sedan 1.4 TFSI cod
21.01 lb/hp
28.33 lb/hp
Volvo S40 1.6D
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 Sedan 1.4 TFSI cod
Volvo S40 1.6D
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Audi A3 Sedan 1.4 TFSI cod
49 mpg
48 mpg
Volvo S40 1.6D
40 mpg
city
38 mpg
No data
highway
56 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
647 mi
Range
659 mi
Audi A3 Sedan 1.4 TFSI cod
647 mi
659 mi
Volvo S40 1.6D
Environmental Impact
90.9 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).
100.7 kWh
Audi A3 Sedan 1.4 TFSI cod
90.9 kWh
100.7 kWh
Volvo S40 1.6D
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
179 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 Sedan 1.4 TFSI cod
Volvo S40 1.6D
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1085 lb
12 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
