The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI S tronic (14 - 16) vs. Volvo S40 2.4i Geartronic (07 - 10)
€ 31,300
€ 27,800
€ 31,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,800
ⓘ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 2.4i.
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
Volvo S40 2.4i
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 2.4i
3009 lb
Curb Weight
3217 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4277 lb
Weight Difference:
207 lb
6.44 %
General
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
Volvo S40 2.4i
8V
Generation
M
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
Volvo S40 2.4i
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-five gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
DBKA
Engine Code
B5244S4
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
168 hp
at 6000 rpm
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
108 hp
168 hp
Volvo S40 2.4i
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
170 lb‑ft
at 4400 rpm
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
170 lb‑ft
Volvo S40 2.4i
Performance
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
Volvo S40 2.4i
126 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo S40 2.4i
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27.86 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.15 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
27.86 lb/hp
19.15 lb/hp
Volvo S40 2.4i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
Volvo S40 2.4i
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
60 mpg
26 mpg
Volvo S40 2.4i
53 mpg
city
18 mpg
No data
highway
35 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
797 mi
Range
423 mi
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
797 mi
423 mi
Volvo S40 2.4i
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).
172.4 kWh
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
80.3 kWh
172.4 kWh
Volvo S40 2.4i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
167 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
349 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
Volvo S40 2.4i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1060 lb
12 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
