The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI quattro S tronic (13 - 16) vs. Volvo S40 2.4i (07 - 10)
€ 34,700
€ 26,100
€ 34,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,100
ⓘ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 2.4i.
Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI
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 1.8 TFSI
Volvo S40 2.4i
3241 lb
Curb Weight
3168 lb
4288 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4277 lb
Weight Difference:
73 lb
2.25 %
General
Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI
Volvo S40 2.4i
8V
Generation
M
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI
Volvo S40 2.4i
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-five gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
CJSA, CJSB
Engine Code
B5244S4
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2.4 L / 117 cu in
178 hp
at 5100 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 6000 rpm
Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI
178 hp
168 hp
Volvo S40 2.4i
207 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Max. Torque
170 lb‑ft
at 4400 rpm
Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI
207 lb‑ft
170 lb‑ft
Volvo S40 2.4i
Performance
Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI
Volvo S40 2.4i
146 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
6.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
308 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo S40 2.4i
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18.21 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.86 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI
18.21 lb/hp
18.86 lb/hp
Volvo S40 2.4i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI
Volvo S40 2.4i
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
27 mpg
Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI
36 mpg
27 mpg
Volvo S40 2.4i
29 mpg
city
19 mpg
No data
highway
36 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
526 mi
Range
443 mi
Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI
526 mi
443 mi
Volvo S40 2.4i
Environmental Impact
123.1 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).
164.8 kWh
Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI
123.1 kWh
164.8 kWh
Volvo S40 2.4i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
327 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI
Volvo S40 2.4i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1109 lb
11 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
