The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI quattro (14 - 16) vs. Volvo S40 D5 (08 - 10)

€ 33,700
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI quattro (14 - 16) Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
€ 28,900
 Volvo S40 D5 (08 - 10) Volvo S40 D5
€ 33,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,900

ⓘ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 D5.
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
Volvo S40 D5
55.7
Blueprint Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI quattro (14 - 16)
70.7
77.2
57.2
Blueprint Volvo S40 D5 (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 (14 - 16)
103.8
175.4
Blueprint Volvo S40 D5 (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 D5
3241 lb
Curb Weight
3316 lb
4299 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4453 lb
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI quattro (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
75 lb
2.26 %
Volvo S40 D5 (08 - 10)

General

Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
Volvo S40 D5
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 D5
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-five diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
DBGA, DEJA, CRLB
Engine Code
D5244T8
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.4 L / 117 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
148 hp
178 hp
Volvo S40 D5
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
251 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Volvo S40 D5

Performance

Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
Volvo S40 D5
137 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

387 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

361 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo S40 D5

▶ REPLAY
21.9 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.63 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
21.9 lb/hp
18.63 lb/hp
Volvo S40 D5

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
Volvo S40 D5
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
38 mpg
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
49 mpg
38 mpg
Volvo S40 D5
41 mpg
city
28 mpg
No data
highway
48 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
712 mi
Range
601 mi
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
712 mi
601 mi
Volvo S40 D5
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).
127.6 kWh
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
98.8 kWh
127.6 kWh
Volvo S40 D5
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
201 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
264 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
Volvo S40 D5
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1058 lb
Maximum Payload
1138 lb
11 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data