The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Saloon 2.0 TDI quattro (16 - 18) vs. Volvo S40 2.4i Geartronic (07 - 10)
€ 34,600
€ 27,800
€ 34,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,800
ⓘ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 1.8 cm shorter, 2.6 cm wider and 3.8 cm lower than the Volvo S40 2.4i.
Audi A3 Saloon 2.0 TDI
Volvo S40 2.4i
1416
1796
1960
1454
1770
2022
1796 mm
Width
1770 mm
1960 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2022 mm
1416 mm
Height
1454 mm
2637
4458
2640
4476
4458 mm
Length
4476 mm
2637 mm
Wheelbase
2640 mm
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 Saloon 2.0 TDI
Volvo S40 2.4i
1470 kg
Kerb Weight
1459 kg
1945 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1940 kg
Weight Difference:
11 kg
0.75 %
General
Audi A3 Saloon 2.0 TDI
Volvo S40 2.4i
8V
Generation
M
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A3 Saloon 2.0 TDI
Volvo S40 2.4i
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-five petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
DBGA, DEJA, CRLB
Engine Code
B5244S4
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
1968 CC
Engine Capacity
2435 CC
148 bhp
at 3500 rpm
Power
168 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Audi A3 Saloon 2.0 TDI
148 bhp
168 bhp
Volvo S40 2.4i
340 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
230 NM
at 4400 rpm
Audi A3 Saloon 2.0 TDI
340 NM
230 NM
Volvo S40 2.4i
Performance
Audi A3 Saloon 2.0 TDI
Volvo S40 2.4i
137 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
115 m
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Saloon 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
124 m
0.000 sec
Volvo S40 2.4i
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9.93 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.68 kg/bhp
Audi A3 Saloon 2.0 TDI
9.93 kg/bhp
8.68 kg/bhp
Volvo S40 2.4i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 Saloon 2.0 TDI
Volvo S40 2.4i
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Audi A3 Saloon 2.0 TDI
59 mpg
31 mpg
Volvo S40 2.4i
50 mpg
city
21 mpg
No data
motorway
42 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
62 L
712 mi
Range
423 mi
Audi A3 Saloon 2.0 TDI
712 mi
423 mi
Volvo S40 2.4i
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).
172.4 kWh
Audi A3 Saloon 2.0 TDI
98.8 kWh
172.4 kWh
Volvo S40 2.4i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
126 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
217 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 Saloon 2.0 TDI
Volvo S40 2.4i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
475 kg
Maximum Payload
481 kg
390 L
Boot Capacity
404 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
