The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sedan 30 TFSI (18 - ..) vs. Volvo S40 2.0 (07 - 11)
€ 28,600
€ 24,600
€ 28,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,600
ⓘ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 TFSI is 0.7 inches shorter, an inch wider and 1.5 inches lower than the Volvo S40 2.0.
Audi A3 Sedan 30 TFSI
Volvo S40 2.0
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 30 TFSI
Volvo S40 2.0
2811 lb
Curb Weight
3020 lb
3825 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4079 lb
Weight Difference:
209 lb
6.92 %
General
Audi A3 Sedan 30 TFSI
Volvo S40 2.0
8V
Generation
M
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 Sedan 30 TFSI
Volvo S40 2.0
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
DKRF
Engine Code
B4204S4
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1 L / 49 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
114 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
143 hp
at 6000 rpm
Audi A3 Sedan 30 TFSI
114 hp
143 hp
Volvo S40 2.0
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
136 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Audi A3 Sedan 30 TFSI
148 lb‑ft
136 lb‑ft
Volvo S40 2.0
Performance
Audi A3 Sedan 30 TFSI
Volvo S40 2.0
131 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sedan 30 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo S40 2.0
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24.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.12 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sedan 30 TFSI
24.66 lb/hp
21.12 lb/hp
Volvo S40 2.0
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 Sedan 30 TFSI
Volvo S40 2.0
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Audi A3 Sedan 30 TFSI
48 mpg
31 mpg
Volvo S40 2.0
38 mpg
city
22 mpg
No data
highway
41 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
634 mi
Range
450 mi
Audi A3 Sedan 30 TFSI
634 mi
450 mi
Volvo S40 2.0
Environmental Impact
92.9 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).
144 kWh
Audi A3 Sedan 30 TFSI
92.9 kWh
144 kWh
Volvo S40 2.0
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
208 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 Sedan 30 TFSI
Volvo S40 2.0
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1014 lb
Maximum Payload
1058 lb
12 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
