The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI quattro (13 - 14) vs. Volvo S40 D4 Geartronic (10 - 12)

€ 30,100
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI quattro (13 - 14) Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
€ 30,900
 Volvo S40 D4 Geartronic (10 - 12) Volvo S40 D4
€ 30,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,900

ⓘ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 D4.
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
Volvo S40 D4
55.7
Blueprint Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI quattro (13 - 14)
70.7
77.2
57.2
Blueprint Volvo S40 D4 Geartronic (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 quattro (13 - 14)
103.8
175.4
Blueprint Volvo S40 D4 Geartronic (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 D4
3252 lb
Curb Weight
3532 lb
4299 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4453 lb
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI quattro (13 - 14)
Weight Difference:
280 lb
7.93 %
Volvo S40 D4 Geartronic (10 - 12)

General

Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
Volvo S40 D4
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 automatic transmission

Engine

Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
Volvo S40 D4
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-five diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
CRBC, CRLB
Engine Code
D5204T
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
175 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
148 hp
175 hp
Volvo S40 D4
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Volvo S40 D4

Performance

Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
Volvo S40 D4
139 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

387 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

400 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo S40 D4

▶ REPLAY
21.97 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.18 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
21.97 lb/hp
20.18 lb/hp
Volvo S40 D4

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
Volvo S40 D4
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
42 mpg
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
50 mpg
42 mpg
Volvo S40 D4
40 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
52 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
727 mi
Range
665 mi
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
727 mi
665 mi
Volvo S40 D4
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).
115.2 kWh
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
96.7 kWh
115.2 kWh
Volvo S40 D4
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
195 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
Volvo S40 D4
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
922 lb
11 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data