The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI S tronic (13 - 15) vs. Volvo S40 2.0F (Ethanol) (09 - 11)
€ 32,400
€ 25,000
€ 32,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,000
ⓘ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 2.0F.
Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI
Volvo S40 2.0F
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 2.0F
3020 lb
Curb Weight
3161 lb
4068 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4079 lb
Weight Difference:
141 lb
4.46 %
General
Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI
Volvo S40 2.0F
8V
Generation
M
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Ethanol
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI
Volvo S40 2.0F
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
CJSA, CJSB
Engine Code
B4204S4
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
178 hp
at 5100 rpm
Power
143 hp
at 6000 rpm
Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI
178 hp
143 hp
Volvo S40 2.0F
184 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
136 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI
184 lb‑ft
136 lb‑ft
Volvo S40 2.0F
Performance
Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI
Volvo S40 2.0F
146 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo S40 2.0F
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16.97 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.1 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI
16.97 lb/hp
22.1 lb/hp
Volvo S40 2.0F
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI
Volvo S40 2.0F
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
24 mpg
Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI
42 mpg
24 mpg
Volvo S40 2.0F
34 mpg
city
17 mpg
No data
highway
31 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
555 mi
Range
342 mi
Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI
555 mi
342 mi
Volvo S40 2.0F
Environmental Impact
106.1 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).
316.9 kWh
Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI
106.1 kWh
316.9 kWh
Volvo S40 2.0F
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
295 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI
Volvo S40 2.0F
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
917 lb
12 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
