The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI S tronic (13 - 14) vs. Volvo S40 T5 AWD (07 - 10)
€ 28,200
€ 34,500
€ 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 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
3009 lb
Curb Weight
3406 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4453 lb
Weight Difference:
397 lb
11.66 %
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)
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual 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
143 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo S40 T5
▶ REPLAY
28.93 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
28.93 lb/hp
15 lb/hp
Volvo S40 T5
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
Volvo S40 T5
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
25 mpg
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
60 mpg
25 mpg
Volvo S40 T5
49 mpg
city
17 mpg
No data
highway
32 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.3 gal
797 mi
Range
375 mi
Audi A3 Sedan 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).
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 Sedan 1.6 TDI
80.3 kWh
181.9 kWh
Volvo S40 T5
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
164 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
369 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
1047 lb
12 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
