The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sedan 1.4 TFSI cod (13 - 14) vs. Volvo S40 D4 (10 - 12)
€ 25,500

€ 29,100

€ 25,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,100
ⓘ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 D4.
Audi A3 Sedan 1.4 TFSI cod
Volvo S40 D4
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 D4
2899 lb
Curb Weight
3497 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4453 lb

Weight Difference:
597 lb
17.07 %

General
Audi A3 Sedan 1.4 TFSI cod
Volvo S40 D4
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 Sedan 1.4 TFSI cod
Volvo S40 D4
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-five diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
CPTA
Engine Code
D5204T
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
138 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
175 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A3 Sedan 1.4 TFSI cod
138 hp
175 hp
Volvo S40 D4
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A3 Sedan 1.4 TFSI cod
184 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Volvo S40 D4
Performance
Audi A3 Sedan 1.4 TFSI cod
Volvo S40 D4
136 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sedan 1.4 TFSI cod
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo S40 D4
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21.01 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.98 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sedan 1.4 TFSI cod
21.01 lb/hp
19.98 lb/hp
Volvo S40 D4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 Sedan 1.4 TFSI cod
Volvo S40 D4
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Audi A3 Sedan 1.4 TFSI cod
49 mpg
46 mpg
Volvo S40 D4
40 mpg
city
34 mpg
No data
highway
59 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
647 mi
Range
731 mi
Audi A3 Sedan 1.4 TFSI cod
647 mi
731 mi
Volvo S40 D4
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).
104.9 kWh
Audi A3 Sedan 1.4 TFSI cod
90.9 kWh
104.9 kWh
Volvo S40 D4
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
179 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 Sedan 1.4 TFSI cod
Volvo S40 D4
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
957 lb
12 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.4 cu ft









No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data