The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Sedan 30 TDI S tronic (18 - 19) vs. Volvo S40 D4 Geartronic (10 - 12)

€ 33,700
Audi A3 Sedan 30 TDI S tronic (18 - 19) Audi A3 Sedan 30 TDI
€ 30,900
 Volvo S40 D4 Geartronic (10 - 12) Volvo S40 D4
€ 33,700
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 30 TDI is 0.7 inches shorter, an inch wider and 1.5 inches lower than the Volvo S40 D4.
Audi A3 Sedan 30 TDI
Volvo S40 D4
55.7
Blueprint Audi A3 Sedan 30 TDI S tronic (18 - 19)
70.7
77.2
57.2
Blueprint Volvo S40 D4 Geartronic (10 - 12)
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 30 TDI S tronic (18 - 19)
103.8
175.5
Blueprint Volvo S40 D4 Geartronic (10 - 12)
103.9
176.2
175.5 in
Length
176.2 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 Sedan 30 TDI
Volvo S40 D4
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3532 lb
4178 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4453 lb
Audi A3 Sedan 30 TDI S tronic (18 - 19)
Weight Difference:
456 lb
12.91 %
Volvo S40 D4 Geartronic (10 - 12)

General

Audi A3 Sedan 30 TDI
Volvo S40 D4
8V
Generation
M
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Audi A3 Sedan 30 TDI
Volvo S40 D4
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-five diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
DGTE
Engine Code
D5204T
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
114 hp
at 3250 rpm
Power
175 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A3 Sedan 30 TDI
114 hp
175 hp
Volvo S40 D4
184 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A3 Sedan 30 TDI
184 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Volvo S40 D4

Performance

Audi A3 Sedan 30 TDI
Volvo S40 D4
131 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

472 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sedan 30 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

400 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo S40 D4

▶ REPLAY
26.97 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.18 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sedan 30 TDI
26.97 lb/hp
20.18 lb/hp
Volvo S40 D4

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 Sedan 30 TDI
Volvo S40 D4
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
42 mpg
Audi A3 Sedan 30 TDI
60 mpg
42 mpg
Volvo S40 D4
55 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
52 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
797 mi
Range
665 mi
Audi A3 Sedan 30 TDI
797 mi
665 mi
Volvo S40 D4
Environmental Impact
80.3 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).
115.2 kWh
Audi A3 Sedan 30 TDI
80.3 kWh
115.2 kWh
Volvo S40 D4
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
222 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 Sedan 30 TDI
Volvo S40 D4
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
922 lb
12 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data