The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI S tronic (16 - 17) vs. Volvo S40 DRIVe (10 - 12)

€ 31,700
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI S tronic (16 - 17) Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
€ 24,800
 Volvo S40 DRIVe (10 - 12) Volvo S40 DRIVe
€ 31,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,800

ⓘ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 0.7 inches shorter, an inch wider and 1.5 inches lower than the Volvo S40 DRIVe.
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
Volvo S40 DRIVe
55.7
Blueprint Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI S tronic (16 - 17)
70.7
77.2
57.2
Blueprint Volvo S40 DRIVe (10 - 12)
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
Blueprint Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI S tronic (16 - 17)
103.8
175.5
Blueprint Volvo S40 DRIVe (10 - 12)
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 DRIVe
3009 lb
Curb Weight
3005 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4145 lb
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI S tronic (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
4 lb
0.13 %
Volvo S40 DRIVe (10 - 12)

General

Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
Volvo S40 DRIVe
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 manual transmission

Engine

Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
Volvo S40 DRIVe
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
DBKA
Engine Code
D4162T
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 3600 rpm
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
108 hp
113 hp
Volvo S40 DRIVe
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
Volvo S40 DRIVe

Performance

Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
Volvo S40 DRIVe
126 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

489 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

518 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo S40 DRIVe

▶ REPLAY
27.86 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.59 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
27.86 lb/hp
26.59 lb/hp
Volvo S40 DRIVe

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
Volvo S40 DRIVe
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
62 mpg
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
62 mpg
62 mpg
Volvo S40 DRIVe
55 mpg
city
55 mpg
No data
highway
67 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
818 mi
Range
899 mi
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
818 mi
899 mi
Volvo S40 DRIVe
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).
78.2 kWh
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
78.2 kWh
78.2 kWh
Volvo S40 DRIVe
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
163 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
Volvo S40 DRIVe
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1140 lb
12 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data