The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI (14 - 16) vs. Volvo S40 2.0D (07 - 10)

€ 33,500
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI (14 - 16) Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
€ 26,300
 Volvo S40 2.0D (07 - 10) Volvo S40 2.0D
€ 33,500
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 2.0 TDI is 0.8 inches shorter, an inch wider and 1.5 inches lower than the Volvo S40 2.0D.
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
Volvo S40 2.0D
55.7
Blueprint Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI (14 - 16)
70.7
77.2
57.2
Blueprint Volvo S40 2.0D (07 - 10)
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 (14 - 16)
103.8
175.4
Blueprint Volvo S40 2.0D (07 - 10)
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 2.0D
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3206 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4277 lb
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
130 lb
4.06 %
Volvo S40 2.0D (07 - 10)

General

Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
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 2.0 TDI
Volvo S40 2.0D
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
CUPA, CUNA
Engine Code
D4204T
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
181 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
181 hp
134 hp
Volvo S40 2.0D
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
280 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Volvo S40 2.0D

Performance

Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
Volvo S40 2.0D
150 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
7.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

338 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

433 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo S40 2.0D

▶ REPLAY
16.99 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.93 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
16.99 lb/hp
23.93 lb/hp
Volvo S40 2.0D

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
Volvo S40 2.0D
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
56 mpg
41 mpg
Volvo S40 2.0D
46 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
49 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
739 mi
Range
557 mi
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
739 mi
557 mi
Volvo S40 2.0D
Environmental Impact
86.4 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).
119.3 kWh
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
86.4 kWh
119.3 kWh
Volvo S40 2.0D
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
180 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
246 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
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