The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sedan 1.4 TFSI cod (13 - 14) vs. Volvo S40 T5 AWD (07 - 10)
€ 25,500
€ 34,500
€ 25,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,500
ⓘ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 T5.
Audi A3 Sedan 1.4 TFSI cod
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
175.4
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 T5
2899 lb
Curb Weight
3406 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4453 lb
Weight Difference:
507 lb
14.88 %
General
Audi A3 Sedan 1.4 TFSI cod
Volvo S40 T5
8V
Generation
M
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 Sedan 1.4 TFSI cod
Volvo S40 T5
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-five gasoline engine with turbocharger
CPTA
Engine Code
B5254T7
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
138 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
227 hp
at 5000 rpm
Audi A3 Sedan 1.4 TFSI cod
138 hp
227 hp
Volvo S40 T5
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A3 Sedan 1.4 TFSI cod
184 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Volvo S40 T5
Performance
Audi A3 Sedan 1.4 TFSI cod
Volvo S40 T5
136 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sedan 1.4 TFSI cod
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo S40 T5
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21.01 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sedan 1.4 TFSI cod
21.01 lb/hp
15 lb/hp
Volvo S40 T5
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 Sedan 1.4 TFSI cod
Volvo S40 T5
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
25 mpg
Audi A3 Sedan 1.4 TFSI cod
49 mpg
25 mpg
Volvo S40 T5
40 mpg
city
17 mpg
No data
highway
32 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.3 gal
647 mi
Range
375 mi
Audi A3 Sedan 1.4 TFSI cod
647 mi
375 mi
Volvo S40 T5
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).
181.9 kWh
Audi A3 Sedan 1.4 TFSI cod
90.9 kWh
181.9 kWh
Volvo S40 T5
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
179 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
369 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 Sedan 1.4 TFSI cod
Volvo S40 T5
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
12 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
