The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Saloon 1.6 TDI S tronic (13 - 14) vs. Volvo S40 T5 AWD (07 - 10)

€ 28,200
Audi A3 Saloon 1.6 TDI S tronic (13 - 14) Audi A3 Saloon 1.6 TDI
€ 34,500
 Volvo S40 T5 AWD (07 - 10) Volvo S40 T5
€ 28,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,500

ⓘ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 Saloon 1.6 TDI is 2 cm shorter, 2.6 cm wider and 3.8 cm lower than the Volvo S40 T5.
Audi A3 Saloon 1.6 TDI
Volvo S40 T5
1416
Blueprint Audi A3 Saloon 1.6 TDI S tronic (13 - 14)
1796
1960
1454
Blueprint Volvo S40 T5 AWD (07 - 10)
1770
2022
1796 mm
Width
1770 mm
1960 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2022 mm
1416 mm
Height
1454 mm
Blueprint Audi A3 Saloon 1.6 TDI S tronic (13 - 14)
2637
4456
Blueprint Volvo S40 T5 AWD (07 - 10)
2640
4476
4456 mm
Length
4476 mm
2637 mm
Wheelbase
2640 mm

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 Saloon 1.6 TDI
Volvo S40 T5
1365 kg
Kerb Weight
1545 kg
1840 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
2020 kg
Audi A3 Saloon 1.6 TDI S tronic (13 - 14)
Weight Difference:
180 kg
11.65 %
Volvo S40 T5 AWD (07 - 10)

General

Audi A3 Saloon 1.6 TDI
Volvo S40 T5
8V
Generation
M
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Audi A3 Saloon 1.6 TDI
Volvo S40 T5
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-five petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
CLHA
Engine Code
B5254T7
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
2521 CC
104 bhp
at 3000 rpm
Power
227 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Audi A3 Saloon 1.6 TDI
104 bhp
227 bhp
Volvo S40 T5
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
320 NM
at 1500 rpm
Audi A3 Saloon 1.6 TDI
250 NM
320 NM
Volvo S40 T5

Performance

Audi A3 Saloon 1.6 TDI
Volvo S40 T5
123 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

151 m
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Saloon 1.6 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

99 m
0.000 sec

Volvo S40 T5

▶ REPLAY
13.13 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.81 kg/bhp
Audi A3 Saloon 1.6 TDI
13.13 kg/bhp
6.81 kg/bhp
Volvo S40 T5

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 Saloon 1.6 TDI
Volvo S40 T5
Fuel Economy
72 mpg
combined
29 mpg
Audi A3 Saloon 1.6 TDI
72 mpg
29 mpg
Volvo S40 T5
59 mpg
city
21 mpg
No data
motorway
39 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
58 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
797 mi
Range
375 mi
Audi A3 Saloon 1.6 TDI
797 mi
375 mi
Volvo S40 T5
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).
181.9 kWh
Audi A3 Saloon 1.6 TDI
80.3 kWh
181.9 kWh
Volvo S40 T5
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
102 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
229 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 Saloon 1.6 TDI
Volvo S40 T5
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
475 kg
Maximum Payload
475 kg
425 L
Boot Capacity
404 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data