The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Saloon 2.0 TDI quattro (13 - 14) vs. Volvo S40 D3 (10 - 12)
€ 30,100
€ 26,800
€ 30,100
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 Saloon 2.0 TDI is 2 cm shorter, 2.6 cm wider and 3.8 cm lower than the Volvo S40 D3.
Audi A3 Saloon 2.0 TDI
Volvo S40 D3
1416
1796
1960
1454
1770
2022
1796 mm
Width
1770 mm
1960 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2022 mm
1416 mm
Height
1454 mm
2637
4456
2640
4476
4456 mm
Length
4476 mm
2637 mm
Wheelbase
2640 mm
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 Saloon 2.0 TDI
Volvo S40 D3
1475 kg
Kerb Weight
1488 kg
1950 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2020 kg
Weight Difference:
13 kg
0.87 %
General
Audi A3 Saloon 2.0 TDI
Volvo S40 D3
8V
Generation
M
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 Saloon 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
1968 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
148 bhp
at 3500 rpm
Power
148 bhp
at 3500 rpm
Audi A3 Saloon 2.0 TDI
148 bhp
148 bhp
Volvo S40 D3
320 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 1500 rpm
Audi A3 Saloon 2.0 TDI
320 NM
350 NM
Volvo S40 D3
Performance
Audi A3 Saloon 2.0 TDI
Volvo S40 D3
139 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
118 m
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Saloon 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
132 m
0.000 sec
Volvo S40 D3
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9.97 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.05 kg/bhp
Audi A3 Saloon 2.0 TDI
9.97 kg/bhp
10.05 kg/bhp
Volvo S40 D3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 Saloon 2.0 TDI
Volvo S40 D3
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
55 mpg
Audi A3 Saloon 2.0 TDI
60 mpg
55 mpg
Volvo S40 D3
48 mpg
city
40 mpg
No data
motorway
71 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 L
727 mi
Range
731 mi
Audi A3 Saloon 2.0 TDI
727 mi
731 mi
Volvo S40 D3
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).
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 Saloon 2.0 TDI
96.7 kWh
104.9 kWh
Volvo S40 D3
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
121 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
134 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 Saloon 2.0 TDI
Volvo S40 D3
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
475 kg
Maximum Payload
532 kg
390 L
Boot Capacity
404 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
