The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Saloon 2.0 TDI quattro (14 - 16) vs. Volvo S40 T5 AWD Geartronic (07 - 10)
€ 33,700
€ 36,300
€ 33,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,300
ⓘ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 T5.
Audi A3 Saloon 2.0 TDI
Volvo S40 T5
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 T5
1470 kg
Kerb Weight
1561 kg
1950 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2020 kg
Weight Difference:
91 kg
5.83 %
General
Audi A3 Saloon 2.0 TDI
Volvo S40 T5
8V
Generation
M
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A3 Saloon 2.0 TDI
Volvo S40 T5
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-five petrol engine with turbocharger
DBGA, DEJA, CRLB
Engine Code
B5254T7
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
1968 CC
Engine Capacity
2521 CC
148 bhp
at 3500 rpm
Power
227 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Audi A3 Saloon 2.0 TDI
148 bhp
227 bhp
Volvo S40 T5
340 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
320 NM
at 1500 rpm
Audi A3 Saloon 2.0 TDI
340 NM
320 NM
Volvo S40 T5
Performance
Audi A3 Saloon 2.0 TDI
Volvo S40 T5
137 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
118 m
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Saloon 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
104 m
0.000 sec
Volvo S40 T5
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9.93 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.88 kg/bhp
Audi A3 Saloon 2.0 TDI
9.93 kg/bhp
6.88 kg/bhp
Volvo S40 T5
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 Saloon 2.0 TDI
Volvo S40 T5
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
28 mpg
Audi A3 Saloon 2.0 TDI
59 mpg
28 mpg
Volvo S40 T5
50 mpg
city
19 mpg
No data
motorway
39 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
58 L
712 mi
Range
357 mi
Audi A3 Saloon 2.0 TDI
712 mi
357 mi
Volvo S40 T5
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).
191.4 kWh
Audi A3 Saloon 2.0 TDI
98.8 kWh
191.4 kWh
Volvo S40 T5
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
125 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
241 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 Saloon 2.0 TDI
Volvo S40 T5
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
480 kg
Maximum Payload
459 kg
390 L
Boot Capacity
404 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
