The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sedan 1.5 TFSI cod (17 - 18) vs. Volvo S40 D5 Geartronic (07 - 10)
€ 32,100
€ 30,600
€ 32,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,600
ⓘ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 1.5 TFSI cod is 0.7 inches shorter, an inch wider and 1.5 inches lower than the Volvo S40 D5.
Audi A3 Sedan 1.5 TFSI cod
Volvo S40 D5
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 D5
2888 lb
Curb Weight
3344 lb
3935 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4453 lb
Weight Difference:
456 lb
13.63 %
General
Audi A3 Sedan 1.5 TFSI cod
Volvo S40 D5
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
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A3 Sedan 1.5 TFSI cod
Volvo S40 D5
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-five diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
DADA
Engine Code
D5244T8
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2.4 L / 117 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A3 Sedan 1.5 TFSI cod
148 hp
178 hp
Volvo S40 D5
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A3 Sedan 1.5 TFSI cod
184 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Volvo S40 D5
Performance
Audi A3 Sedan 1.5 TFSI cod
Volvo S40 D5
139 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sedan 1.5 TFSI cod
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo S40 D5
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19.51 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.79 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sedan 1.5 TFSI cod
19.51 lb/hp
18.79 lb/hp
Volvo S40 D5
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 Sedan 1.5 TFSI cod
Volvo S40 D5
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Audi A3 Sedan 1.5 TFSI cod
46 mpg
34 mpg
Volvo S40 D5
37 mpg
city
24 mpg
No data
highway
43 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
609 mi
Range
533 mi
Audi A3 Sedan 1.5 TFSI cod
609 mi
533 mi
Volvo S40 D5
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).
144 kWh
Audi A3 Sedan 1.5 TFSI cod
96.6 kWh
144 kWh
Volvo S40 D5
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
185 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
296 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 Sedan 1.5 TFSI cod
Volvo S40 D5
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1109 lb
12 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
