The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI (13 - 16) vs. Volvo S40 D4 (10 - 12)

€ 30,900
Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI (13 - 16) Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI
€ 29,100
 Volvo S40 D4 (10 - 12) Volvo S40 D4
€ 30,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,100

ⓘ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 1.8 TFSI is 0.8 inches shorter, an inch wider and 1.5 inches lower than the Volvo S40 D4.
Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI
Volvo S40 D4
55.7
Blueprint Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI (13 - 16)
70.7
77.2
57.2
Blueprint Volvo S40 D4 (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 1.8 TFSI (13 - 16)
103.8
175.4
Blueprint Volvo S40 D4 (10 - 12)
103.9
176.2
175.4 in
Length
176.2 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI
Volvo S40 D4
2965 lb
Curb Weight
3497 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4453 lb
Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI (13 - 16)
Weight Difference:
531 lb
15.19 %
Volvo S40 D4 (10 - 12)

General

Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI
Volvo S40 D4
8V
Generation
M
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI
Volvo S40 D4
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-five diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
CJSA, CJSB
Engine Code
D5204T
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
178 hp
at 5100 rpm
Power
175 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI
178 hp
175 hp
Volvo S40 D4
184 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI
184 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Volvo S40 D4

Performance

Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI
Volvo S40 D4
150 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

328 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI

62 mph 62
mph

397 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo S40 D4

▶ REPLAY
16.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.98 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI
16.66 lb/hp
19.98 lb/hp
Volvo S40 D4

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI
Volvo S40 D4
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI
40 mpg
46 mpg
Volvo S40 D4
31 mpg
city
34 mpg
No data
highway
59 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
526 mi
Range
731 mi
Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI
526 mi
731 mi
Volvo S40 D4
Environmental Impact
111.8 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).
104.9 kWh
Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI
111.8 kWh
104.9 kWh
Volvo S40 D4
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
219 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI
Volvo S40 D4
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
957 lb
12 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data