The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Sedan 30 TFSI (18 - ..) vs. Volvo S40 D4 (10 - 12)

€ 28,600
Audi A3 Sedan 30 TFSI (18 - ..) Audi A3 Sedan 30 TFSI
€ 29,100
 Volvo S40 D4 (10 - 12) Volvo S40 D4
€ 28,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,100

ⓘ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 D4.
Audi A3 Sedan 30 TFSI
Volvo S40 D4
55.7
Blueprint Audi A3 Sedan 30 TFSI (18 - ..)
70.7
77.2
57.2
Blueprint Volvo S40 D4 (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 TFSI (18 - ..)
103.8
175.5
Blueprint Volvo S40 D4 (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 TFSI
Volvo S40 D4
2811 lb
Curb Weight
3497 lb
3825 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4453 lb
Audi A3 Sedan 30 TFSI (18 - ..)
Weight Difference:
686 lb
19.62 %
Volvo S40 D4 (10 - 12)

General

Audi A3 Sedan 30 TFSI
Volvo S40 D4
8V
Generation
M
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Audi A3 Sedan 30 TFSI
Volvo S40 D4
Straight-three gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-five diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
DKRF
Engine Code
D5204T
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
5
1 L / 49 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
114 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
175 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A3 Sedan 30 TFSI
114 hp
175 hp
Volvo S40 D4
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A3 Sedan 30 TFSI
148 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Volvo S40 D4

Performance

Audi A3 Sedan 30 TFSI
Volvo S40 D4
131 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

453 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sedan 30 TFSI

62 mph 62
mph

397 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo S40 D4

▶ REPLAY
24.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.98 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sedan 30 TFSI
24.66 lb/hp
19.98 lb/hp
Volvo S40 D4

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 Sedan 30 TFSI
Volvo S40 D4
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Audi A3 Sedan 30 TFSI
48 mpg
46 mpg
Volvo S40 D4
38 mpg
city
34 mpg
No data
highway
59 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
634 mi
Range
731 mi
Audi A3 Sedan 30 TFSI
634 mi
731 mi
Volvo S40 D4
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).
104.9 kWh
Audi A3 Sedan 30 TFSI
92.9 kWh
104.9 kWh
Volvo S40 D4
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
208 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 Sedan 30 TFSI
Volvo S40 D4
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1014 lb
Maximum Payload
957 lb
12 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data