The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Saloon 2.0 TDI quattro S Tronic (14 - 16) vs. Volvo S40 T5 (07 - 10)

€ 37,400
Audi A3 Saloon 2.0 TDI quattro S Tronic (14 - 16) Audi A3 Saloon 2.0 TDI
€ 31,900
 Volvo S40 T5 (07 - 10) Volvo S40 T5
€ 37,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,900

ⓘ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 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
Blueprint Audi A3 Saloon 2.0 TDI quattro S Tronic (14 - 16)
1796
1960
1454
Blueprint Volvo S40 T5 (07 - 10)
1770
2022
1796 mm
Width
1770 mm
1960 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2022 mm
1416 mm
Height
1454 mm
Blueprint Audi A3 Saloon 2.0 TDI quattro S Tronic (14 - 16)
2637
4456
Blueprint Volvo S40 T5 (07 - 10)
2640
4476
4456 mm
Length
4476 mm
2637 mm
Wheelbase
2640 mm

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 Saloon 2.0 TDI
Volvo S40 T5
1505 kg
Kerb Weight
1464 kg
1980 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1960 kg
Audi A3 Saloon 2.0 TDI quattro S Tronic (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
41 kg
2.72 %
Volvo S40 T5 (07 - 10)

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
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual 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
CUPA, CUNA
Engine Code
B5254T7
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
1968 CC
Engine Capacity
2521 CC
181 bhp
at 3500 rpm
Power
227 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Audi A3 Saloon 2.0 TDI
181 bhp
227 bhp
Volvo S40 T5
380 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
320 NM
at 1500 rpm
Audi A3 Saloon 2.0 TDI
380 NM
320 NM
Volvo S40 T5

Performance

Audi A3 Saloon 2.0 TDI
Volvo S40 T5
147 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

96 m
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Saloon 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

94 m
0.000 sec

Volvo S40 T5

▶ REPLAY
8.31 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.45 kg/bhp
Audi A3 Saloon 2.0 TDI
8.31 kg/bhp
6.45 kg/bhp
Volvo S40 T5

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 Saloon 2.0 TDI
Volvo S40 T5
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Audi A3 Saloon 2.0 TDI
59 mpg
32 mpg
Volvo S40 T5
51 mpg
city
23 mpg
No data
motorway
44 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
62 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
647 mi
Range
443 mi
Audi A3 Saloon 2.0 TDI
647 mi
443 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).
164.8 kWh
Audi A3 Saloon 2.0 TDI
98.8 kWh
164.8 kWh
Volvo S40 T5
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
127 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 Saloon 2.0 TDI
Volvo S40 T5
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
475 kg
Maximum Payload
496 kg
425 L
Boot Capacity
404 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data