The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI quattro (14 - 16) vs. Volvo S40 D2 (10 - 12)
€ 33,700
€ 24,200
€ 33,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,200
ⓘ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 D2.
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
Volvo S40 D2
55.7
70.7
77.2
57.2
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
103.8
175.4
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 D2
3241 lb
Curb Weight
3005 lb
4299 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4145 lb
Weight Difference:
236 lb
7.28 %
General
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
Volvo S40 D2
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 manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
Volvo S40 D2
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
DBGA, DEJA, CRLB
Engine Code
D4162T
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 3600 rpm
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
148 hp
113 hp
Volvo S40 D2
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
251 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
Volvo S40 D2
Performance
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
Volvo S40 D2
137 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
518 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo S40 D2
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21.9 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.59 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
21.9 lb/hp
26.59 lb/hp
Volvo S40 D2
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
Volvo S40 D2
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
55 mpg
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
49 mpg
55 mpg
Volvo S40 D2
41 mpg
city
45 mpg
No data
highway
62 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
712 mi
Range
795 mi
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
712 mi
795 mi
Volvo S40 D2
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).
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).
88.5 kWh
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
98.8 kWh
88.5 kWh
Volvo S40 D2
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
201 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
Volvo S40 D2
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1058 lb
Maximum Payload
1140 lb
11 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
