The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI (13 - 14) vs. Volvo S40 1.6 (07 - 10)
€ 26,300
€ 21,900
€ 26,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,900
ⓘ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 1.6 TDI is 0.8 inches shorter, an inch wider and 1.5 inches lower than the Volvo S40 1.6.
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
Volvo S40 1.6
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 1.6 TDI
Volvo S40 1.6
2976 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4023 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3968 lb
Weight Difference:
99 lb
3.22 %
General
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
Volvo S40 1.6
8V
Generation
M
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
Volvo S40 1.6
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
CLHA
Engine Code
B4164S3
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
104 hp
at 3000 rpm
Power
99 hp
at 6000 rpm
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
104 hp
99 hp
Volvo S40 1.6
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
111 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
111 lb‑ft
Volvo S40 1.6
Performance
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
Volvo S40 1.6
123 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo S40 1.6
▶ REPLAY
28.62 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.06 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
28.62 lb/hp
31.06 lb/hp
Volvo S40 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
Volvo S40 1.6
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
62 mpg
33 mpg
Volvo S40 1.6
51 mpg
city
26 mpg
No data
highway
41 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
818 mi
Range
482 mi
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
818 mi
482 mi
Volvo S40 1.6
Environmental Impact
78.2 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).
134.5 kWh
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
78.2 kWh
134.5 kWh
Volvo S40 1.6
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
Volvo S40 1.6
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
893 lb
12 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
