The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI quattro (13 - 14) vs. Volvo S40 2.0D Powershift Geartronic (08 - 10)

€ 30,100
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI quattro (13 - 14) Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
€ 28,200
Volvo S40 2.0D Powershift Geartronic (08 - 10) Volvo S40 2.0D
€ 30,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,200

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 quattro (13 - 14)
70.7
77.2
57.2
Blueprint Volvo S40 2.0D Powershift Geartronic (08 - 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 quattro (13 - 14)
103.8
175.4
Blueprint Volvo S40 2.0D Powershift Geartronic (08 - 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
3252 lb
Curb Weight
3256 lb
4299 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4321 lb
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI quattro (13 - 14)
Weight Difference:
4 lb
0.12 %
Volvo S40 2.0D Powershift Geartronic (08 - 10)

General

Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
Volvo S40 2.0D
8V
Generation
M
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch 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
CRBC, CRLB
Engine Code
D4204T
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
148 hp
134 hp
Volvo S40 2.0D
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Volvo S40 2.0D

Performance

Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
Volvo S40 2.0D
139 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

387 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

436 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo S40 2.0D

 REPLAY
21.97 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.3 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
21.97 lb/hp
24.3 lb/hp
Volvo S40 2.0D

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
Volvo S40 2.0D
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
50 mpg
39 mpg
Volvo S40 2.0D
40 mpg
city
30 mpg
No data
highway
47 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
727 mi
Range
539 mi
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
727 mi
539 mi
Volvo S40 2.0D
Environmental Impact
96.7 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).
123.4 kWh
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
96.7 kWh
123.4 kWh
Volvo S40 2.0D
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
195 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 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
1065 lb
11 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data