The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sedan 1.4 TFSI S tronic (14 - 16) vs. Volvo S40 1.8F (Ethanol) (07 - 09)
€ 29,300
€ 23,600
€ 29,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,600
ⓘ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 is 0.8 inches shorter, an inch wider and 1.5 inches lower than the Volvo S40 1.8F.
Audi A3 Sedan 1.4 TFSI
Volvo S40 1.8F
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
Volvo S40 1.8F
2888 lb
Curb Weight
3018 lb
3935 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4079 lb
Weight Difference:
130 lb
4.31 %
General
Audi A3 Sedan 1.4 TFSI
Volvo S40 1.8F
8V
Generation
M
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Ethanol
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 Sedan 1.4 TFSI
Volvo S40 1.8F
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
CXSB, CZCA
Engine Code
B4184S8
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
123 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
123 hp
at 6000 rpm
Audi A3 Sedan 1.4 TFSI
123 hp
123 hp
Volvo S40 1.8F
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
122 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Audi A3 Sedan 1.4 TFSI
148 lb‑ft
122 lb‑ft
Volvo S40 1.8F
Performance
Audi A3 Sedan 1.4 TFSI
Volvo S40 1.8F
132 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sedan 1.4 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo S40 1.8F
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23.48 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.54 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sedan 1.4 TFSI
23.48 lb/hp
24.54 lb/hp
Volvo S40 1.8F
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 Sedan 1.4 TFSI
Volvo S40 1.8F
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
25 mpg
Audi A3 Sedan 1.4 TFSI
47 mpg
25 mpg
Volvo S40 1.8F
37 mpg
city
18 mpg
No data
highway
31 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
621 mi
Range
356 mi
Audi A3 Sedan 1.4 TFSI
621 mi
356 mi
Volvo S40 1.8F
Environmental Impact
94.8 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).
304.2 kWh
Audi A3 Sedan 1.4 TFSI
94.8 kWh
304.2 kWh
Volvo S40 1.8F
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
187 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 Sedan 1.4 TFSI
Volvo S40 1.8F
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1060 lb
12 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
