The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI (13 - 14) vs. Volvo S40 D3 (10 - 12)

€ 28,100
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI (13 - 14) Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
€ 26,800
 Volvo S40 D3 (10 - 12) Volvo S40 D3
€ 28,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,800

ⓘ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 2.0 TDI is 0.8 inches shorter, an inch wider and 1.5 inches lower than the Volvo S40 D3.
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
Volvo S40 D3
55.7
Blueprint Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI (13 - 14)
70.7
77.2
57.2
Blueprint Volvo S40 D3 (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 2.0 TDI (13 - 14)
103.8
175.4
Blueprint Volvo S40 D3 (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 2.0 TDI
Volvo S40 D3
3064 lb
Curb Weight
3280 lb
4112 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4453 lb
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI (13 - 14)
Weight Difference:
216 lb
6.58 %
Volvo S40 D3 (10 - 12)

General

Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
Volvo S40 D3
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 2.0 TDI
Volvo S40 D3
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-five diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
CRBC, CRLB
Engine Code
D5204T5
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
148 hp
148 hp
Volvo S40 D3
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Volvo S40 D3

Performance

Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
Volvo S40 D3
139 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

397 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

433 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo S40 D3

▶ REPLAY
20.7 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.16 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
20.7 lb/hp
22.16 lb/hp
Volvo S40 D3

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
Volvo S40 D3
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
57 mpg
46 mpg
Volvo S40 D3
45 mpg
city
34 mpg
No data
highway
59 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
758 mi
Range
731 mi
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
758 mi
731 mi
Volvo S40 D3
Environmental Impact
84.3 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 2.0 TDI
84.3 kWh
104.9 kWh
Volvo S40 D3
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
172 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
Volvo S40 D3
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1173 lb
12 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data