The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TFSI quattro S tronic (16 - 18) vs. Volvo S40 D4 Geartronic (10 - 12)
€ 36,800
€ 30,900
€ 36,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,900
ⓘ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 TFSI is 0.7 inches shorter, an inch wider and 1.5 inches lower than the Volvo S40 D4.
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TFSI
Volvo S40 D4
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
175.5
103.9
176.2
175.5 in
Length
176.2 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TFSI
Volvo S40 D4
3064 lb
Curb Weight
3532 lb
4277 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4453 lb
Weight Difference:
467 lb
13.22 %
General
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TFSI
Volvo S40 D4
8V
Generation
M
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TFSI
Volvo S40 D4
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-five diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
CZPB
Engine Code
D5204T
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
187 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
175 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TFSI
187 hp
175 hp
Volvo S40 D4
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TFSI
236 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Volvo S40 D4
Performance
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TFSI
Volvo S40 D4
150 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
400 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo S40 D4
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16.39 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.18 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TFSI
16.39 lb/hp
20.18 lb/hp
Volvo S40 D4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TFSI
Volvo S40 D4
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
42 mpg
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TFSI
41 mpg
42 mpg
Volvo S40 D4
33 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
52 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
600 mi
Range
665 mi
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TFSI
600 mi
665 mi
Volvo S40 D4
Environmental Impact
108 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).
115.2 kWh
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TFSI
108 kWh
115.2 kWh
Volvo S40 D4
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
212 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TFSI
Volvo S40 D4
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1213 lb
Maximum Payload
922 lb
11 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
