The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI (16 - 17) vs. Volvo S40 D5 (08 - 10)
€ 29,700
€ 28,900
€ 29,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,900
ⓘ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 0.7 inches shorter, an inch wider and 1.5 inches lower than the Volvo S40 D5.
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
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 1.6 TDI
Volvo S40 D5
2987 lb
Curb Weight
3316 lb
4001 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4453 lb
Weight Difference:
328 lb
9.89 %
General
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
Volvo S40 D5
8V
Generation
M
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
Volvo S40 D5
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-five diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
DBKA
Engine Code
D5244T8
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2.4 L / 117 cu in
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
108 hp
178 hp
Volvo S40 D5
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Volvo S40 D5
Performance
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
Volvo S40 D5
126 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo S40 D5
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27.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.63 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
27.66 lb/hp
18.63 lb/hp
Volvo S40 D5
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
Volvo S40 D5
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
38 mpg
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
62 mpg
38 mpg
Volvo S40 D5
55 mpg
city
28 mpg
No data
highway
48 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
818 mi
Range
601 mi
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
818 mi
601 mi
Volvo S40 D5
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).
127.6 kWh
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
78.2 kWh
127.6 kWh
Volvo S40 D5
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
163 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
264 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
Volvo S40 D5
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1014 lb
Maximum Payload
1138 lb
12 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
