The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI quattro (14 - 16) vs. Volvo S40 1.6D (07 - 09)

€ 33,700
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI quattro (14 - 16) Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
€ 23,500
 Volvo S40 1.6D (07 - 09) Volvo S40 1.6D
€ 33,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,500

ⓘ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 1.6D.
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
Volvo S40 1.6D
55.7
Blueprint Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI quattro (14 - 16)
70.7
77.2
57.2
Blueprint Volvo S40 1.6D (07 - 09)
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 (14 - 16)
103.8
175.4
Blueprint Volvo S40 1.6D (07 - 09)
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 1.6D
3241 lb
Curb Weight
3060 lb
4299 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4145 lb
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI quattro (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
181 lb
5.59 %
Volvo S40 1.6D (07 - 09)

General

Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
Volvo S40 1.6D
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
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
Volvo S40 1.6D
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
DBGA, DEJA, CRLB
Engine Code
D4164T
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
148 hp
108 hp
Volvo S40 1.6D
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
251 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
Volvo S40 1.6D

Performance

Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
Volvo S40 1.6D
137 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

387 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

518 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo S40 1.6D

▶ REPLAY
21.9 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.33 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
21.9 lb/hp
28.33 lb/hp
Volvo S40 1.6D

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
Volvo S40 1.6D
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
49 mpg
48 mpg
Volvo S40 1.6D
41 mpg
city
38 mpg
No data
highway
56 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
712 mi
Range
659 mi
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
712 mi
659 mi
Volvo S40 1.6D
Environmental Impact
98.8 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).
100.7 kWh
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
98.8 kWh
100.7 kWh
Volvo S40 1.6D
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
201 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
Volvo S40 1.6D
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1058 lb
Maximum Payload
1085 lb
11 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data