The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI ultra (14 - 16) vs. Volvo S40 2.0D (07 - 10)
€ 27,600
€ 26,300
€ 27,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,300
ⓘ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 ultra 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 ultra
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 ultra
Volvo S40 2.0D
2965 lb
Curb Weight
3206 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4277 lb
Weight Difference:
240 lb
7.49 %
General
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI ultra
Volvo S40 2.0D
8V
Generation
M
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI ultra
Volvo S40 2.0D
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
CRKB, CXXB
Engine Code
D4204T
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI ultra
108 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 ultra
184 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Volvo S40 2.0D
Performance
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI ultra
Volvo S40 2.0D
126 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI ultra
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo S40 2.0D
▶ REPLAY
27.45 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.93 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI ultra
27.45 lb/hp
23.93 lb/hp
Volvo S40 2.0D
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI ultra
Volvo S40 2.0D
Fuel Economy
67 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI ultra
67 mpg
41 mpg
Volvo S40 2.0D
59 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
49 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
888 mi
Range
557 mi
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI ultra
888 mi
557 mi
Volvo S40 2.0D
Environmental Impact
71.9 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).
119.3 kWh
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI ultra
71.9 kWh
119.3 kWh
Volvo S40 2.0D
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
148 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI ultra
Volvo S40 2.0D
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1071 lb
12 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
