The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sedan 1.4 TFSI cod ultra (16 - 17) vs. Volvo S40 T5 (07 - 10)
€ 28,700

€ 31,900

€ 28,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,900
ⓘ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 Sedan 1.4 TFSI cod ultra is 0.7 inches shorter, an inch wider and 1.5 inches lower than the Volvo S40 T5.
Audi A3 Sedan 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
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
175.5
103.9
176.2
175.5 in
Length
176.2 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 Sedan 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
Volvo S40 T5
2888 lb
Curb Weight
3228 lb
3935 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4321 lb

Weight Difference:
340 lb
10.53 %

General
Audi A3 Sedan 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
Volvo S40 T5
8V
Generation
M
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

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 T5
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-five gasoline engine with turbocharger
CUKB, CZEA
Engine Code
B5254T7
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
227 hp
at 5000 rpm
Audi A3 Sedan 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
148 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 ultra
184 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Volvo S40 T5
Performance
Audi A3 Sedan 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
Volvo S40 T5
139 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sedan 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
62 mph
62
mph
mph
308 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo S40 T5
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19.51 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.22 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sedan 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
19.51 lb/hp
14.22 lb/hp
Volvo S40 T5
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 Sedan 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
Volvo S40 T5
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
27 mpg
Audi A3 Sedan 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
50 mpg
27 mpg
Volvo S40 T5
41 mpg
city
19 mpg
No data
highway
37 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
661 mi
Range
443 mi
Audi A3 Sedan 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
661 mi
443 mi
Volvo S40 T5
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).
164.8 kWh
Audi A3 Sedan 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
89 kWh
164.8 kWh
Volvo S40 T5
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
335 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 Sedan 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
Volvo S40 T5
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1093 lb
12 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.4 cu ft









No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data