The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Saloon 1.4 TFSI cod S tronic (13 - 14) vs. Volvo S40 D5 (08 - 10)
€ 27,400
€ 28,900
€ 27,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,900
ⓘ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 D5.
Audi A3 Saloon 1.4 TFSI cod
Volvo S40 D5
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 D5
1325 kg
Kerb Weight
1504 kg
1800 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2020 kg
Weight Difference:
179 kg
11.9 %
General
Audi A3 Saloon 1.4 TFSI cod
Volvo S40 D5
8V
Generation
M
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 Saloon 1.4 TFSI cod
Volvo S40 D5
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-five diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
CPTA
Engine Code
D5244T8
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
1395 CC
Engine Capacity
2400 CC
138 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
178 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A3 Saloon 1.4 TFSI cod
138 bhp
178 bhp
Volvo S40 D5
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
400 NM
at 2000 rpm
Audi A3 Saloon 1.4 TFSI cod
250 NM
400 NM
Volvo S40 D5
Performance
Audi A3 Saloon 1.4 TFSI cod
Volvo S40 D5
135 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
117 m
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Saloon 1.4 TFSI cod
62 mph
62
mph
mph
110 m
0.000 sec
Volvo S40 D5
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9.6 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.45 kg/bhp
Audi A3 Saloon 1.4 TFSI cod
9.6 kg/bhp
8.45 kg/bhp
Volvo S40 D5
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 Saloon 1.4 TFSI cod
Volvo S40 D5
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Audi A3 Saloon 1.4 TFSI cod
60 mpg
46 mpg
Volvo S40 D5
48 mpg
city
34 mpg
No data
motorway
58 mpg
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 L
661 mi
Range
601 mi
Audi A3 Saloon 1.4 TFSI cod
661 mi
601 mi
Volvo S40 D5
Environmental Impact
89 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).
127.6 kWh
Audi A3 Saloon 1.4 TFSI cod
89 kWh
127.6 kWh
Volvo S40 D5
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
109 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
164 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 Saloon 1.4 TFSI cod
Volvo S40 D5
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
475 kg
Maximum Payload
516 kg
425 L
Boot Capacity
404 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
