The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sedan 1.5 TFSI cod (17 - 18) vs. Volvo S40 D3 (10 - 12)
€ 32,100
€ 26,800
€ 32,100
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 1.5 TFSI cod is 0.7 inches shorter, an inch wider and 1.5 inches lower than the Volvo S40 D3.
Audi A3 Sedan 1.5 TFSI cod
Volvo S40 D3
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 1.5 TFSI cod
Volvo S40 D3
2888 lb
Curb Weight
3280 lb
3935 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4453 lb
Weight Difference:
392 lb
11.95 %
General
Audi A3 Sedan 1.5 TFSI cod
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 1.5 TFSI cod
Volvo S40 D3
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-five diesel engine with turbocharger
DADA
Engine Code
D5204T5
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Audi A3 Sedan 1.5 TFSI cod
148 hp
148 hp
Volvo S40 D3
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A3 Sedan 1.5 TFSI cod
184 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Volvo S40 D3
Performance
Audi A3 Sedan 1.5 TFSI cod
Volvo S40 D3
139 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sedan 1.5 TFSI cod
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo S40 D3
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19.51 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.16 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sedan 1.5 TFSI cod
19.51 lb/hp
22.16 lb/hp
Volvo S40 D3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 Sedan 1.5 TFSI cod
Volvo S40 D3
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Audi A3 Sedan 1.5 TFSI cod
46 mpg
46 mpg
Volvo S40 D3
37 mpg
city
34 mpg
No data
highway
59 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
609 mi
Range
731 mi
Audi A3 Sedan 1.5 TFSI cod
609 mi
731 mi
Volvo S40 D3
Environmental Impact
96.6 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).
104.9 kWh
Audi A3 Sedan 1.5 TFSI cod
96.6 kWh
104.9 kWh
Volvo S40 D3
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
185 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 Sedan 1.5 TFSI cod
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
