The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI S tronic (13 - 14) vs. Volvo S40 2.0D Powershift Geartronic (08 - 10)
€ 28,200
€ 28,200
€ 28,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,200
ⓘ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 2.0D.
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
Volvo S40 2.0D
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 2.0D
3009 lb
Curb Weight
3256 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4321 lb
Weight Difference:
247 lb
7.59 %
General
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
Volvo S40 2.0D
8V
Generation
M
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
Volvo S40 2.0D
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
CLHA
Engine Code
D4204T
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 3000 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
104 hp
134 hp
Volvo S40 2.0D
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Volvo S40 2.0D
Performance
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
Volvo S40 2.0D
123 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo S40 2.0D
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28.93 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.3 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
28.93 lb/hp
24.3 lb/hp
Volvo S40 2.0D
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
Volvo S40 2.0D
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
60 mpg
39 mpg
Volvo S40 2.0D
49 mpg
city
30 mpg
No data
highway
47 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
797 mi
Range
539 mi
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
797 mi
539 mi
Volvo S40 2.0D
Environmental Impact
80.3 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).
123.4 kWh
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
80.3 kWh
123.4 kWh
Volvo S40 2.0D
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
164 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
Volvo S40 2.0D
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1065 lb
12 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
