The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI (13 - 14) vs. Volvo S40 T5 AWD Geartronic (07 - 10)
€ 26,300
€ 36,300
€ 26,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,300
ⓘ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 T5.
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
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
175.4
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 T5
2976 lb
Curb Weight
3441 lb
4023 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4453 lb
Weight Difference:
465 lb
13.51 %
General
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
Volvo S40 T5
8V
Generation
M
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
Volvo S40 T5
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-five gasoline engine with turbocharger
CLHA
Engine Code
B5254T7
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
104 hp
at 3000 rpm
Power
227 hp
at 5000 rpm
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
104 hp
227 hp
Volvo S40 T5
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Volvo S40 T5
Performance
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
Volvo S40 T5
123 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo S40 T5
▶ REPLAY
28.62 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.16 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
28.62 lb/hp
15.16 lb/hp
Volvo S40 T5
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
Volvo S40 T5
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
23 mpg
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
62 mpg
23 mpg
Volvo S40 T5
51 mpg
city
16 mpg
No data
highway
33 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.3 gal
818 mi
Range
357 mi
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
818 mi
357 mi
Volvo S40 T5
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).
191.4 kWh
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
78.2 kWh
191.4 kWh
Volvo S40 T5
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
388 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
Volvo S40 T5
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1012 lb
12 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
