The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Sedan 1.4 TFSI cod ultra (14 - 16) vs. Volvo S40 D3 (10 - 12)

€ 28,700
Audi A3 Sedan 1.4 TFSI cod ultra (14 - 16) Audi A3 Sedan 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
€ 26,800
 Volvo S40 D3 (10 - 12) Volvo S40 D3
€ 28,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,800

ⓘ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 ultra is 0.8 inches shorter, an inch wider and 1.5 inches lower than the Volvo S40 D3.
Audi A3 Sedan 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
Volvo S40 D3
55.7
Blueprint Audi A3 Sedan 1.4 TFSI cod ultra (14 - 16)
70.7
77.2
57.2
Blueprint Volvo S40 D3 (10 - 12)
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
Blueprint Audi A3 Sedan 1.4 TFSI cod ultra (14 - 16)
103.8
175.4
Blueprint Volvo S40 D3 (10 - 12)
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 ultra
Volvo S40 D3
2899 lb
Curb Weight
3280 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4453 lb
Audi A3 Sedan 1.4 TFSI cod ultra (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
381 lb
11.61 %
Volvo S40 D3 (10 - 12)

General

Audi A3 Sedan 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
Volvo S40 D3
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 ultra
Volvo S40 D3
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-five diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
CUKB, CZEA
Engine Code
D5204T5
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Audi A3 Sedan 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
148 hp
148 hp
Volvo S40 D3
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A3 Sedan 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
184 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Volvo S40 D3

Performance

Audi A3 Sedan 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
Volvo S40 D3
139 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

374 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sedan 1.4 TFSI cod ultra

62 mph 62
mph

433 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo S40 D3

▶ REPLAY
19.59 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.16 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sedan 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
19.59 lb/hp
22.16 lb/hp
Volvo S40 D3

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 Sedan 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
Volvo S40 D3
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Audi A3 Sedan 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
49 mpg
46 mpg
Volvo S40 D3
40 mpg
city
34 mpg
No data
highway
59 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
647 mi
Range
731 mi
Audi A3 Sedan 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
647 mi
731 mi
Volvo S40 D3
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).
104.9 kWh
Audi A3 Sedan 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
90.9 kWh
104.9 kWh
Volvo S40 D3
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
177 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 Sedan 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
Volvo S40 D3
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1173 lb
12 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data