The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Saloon 1.4 TFSI cod (13 - 14) vs. Volvo S40 D2 (10 - 12)
€ 25,500
€ 24,200
€ 25,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,200
ⓘ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 Saloon 1.4 TFSI cod is 2 cm shorter, 2.6 cm wider and 3.8 cm lower than the Volvo S40 D2.
Audi A3 Saloon 1.4 TFSI cod
Volvo S40 D2
1416
1796
1960
1454
1770
2022
1796 mm
Width
1770 mm
1960 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2022 mm
1416 mm
Height
1454 mm
2637
4456
2640
4476
4456 mm
Length
4476 mm
2637 mm
Wheelbase
2640 mm
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 Saloon 1.4 TFSI cod
Volvo S40 D2
1315 kg
Kerb Weight
1363 kg
1790 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1880 kg
Weight Difference:
48 kg
3.52 %
General
Audi A3 Saloon 1.4 TFSI cod
Volvo S40 D2
8V
Generation
M
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 Saloon 1.4 TFSI cod
Volvo S40 D2
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
CPTA
Engine Code
D4162T
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1395 CC
Engine Capacity
1560 CC
138 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
113 bhp
at 3600 rpm
Audi A3 Saloon 1.4 TFSI cod
138 bhp
113 bhp
Volvo S40 D2
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
270 NM
at 1750 rpm
Audi A3 Saloon 1.4 TFSI cod
250 NM
270 NM
Volvo S40 D2
Performance
Audi A3 Saloon 1.4 TFSI cod
Volvo S40 D2
136 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
117 m
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Saloon 1.4 TFSI cod
62 mph
62
mph
mph
158 m
0.000 sec
Volvo S40 D2
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9.53 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.06 kg/bhp
Audi A3 Saloon 1.4 TFSI cod
9.53 kg/bhp
12.06 kg/bhp
Volvo S40 D2
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 Saloon 1.4 TFSI cod
Volvo S40 D2
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
66 mpg
Audi A3 Saloon 1.4 TFSI cod
59 mpg
66 mpg
Volvo S40 D2
48 mpg
city
54 mpg
No data
motorway
74 mpg
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
647 mi
Range
795 mi
Audi A3 Saloon 1.4 TFSI cod
647 mi
795 mi
Volvo S40 D2
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).
88.5 kWh
Audi A3 Saloon 1.4 TFSI cod
90.9 kWh
88.5 kWh
Volvo S40 D2
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
111 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
114 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 Saloon 1.4 TFSI cod
Volvo S40 D2
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
475 kg
Maximum Payload
517 kg
425 L
Boot Capacity
404 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
