The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Sedan 30 TFSI S tronic (18 - 19) vs. Volvo S40 DRIVe (10 - 12)

€ 30,200
Audi A3 Sedan 30 TFSI S tronic (18 - 19) Audi A3 Sedan 30 TFSI
€ 24,800
 Volvo S40 DRIVe (10 - 12) Volvo S40 DRIVe
€ 30,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,800

ⓘ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 DRIVe.
Audi A3 Sedan 30 TFSI
Volvo S40 DRIVe
55.7
Blueprint Audi A3 Sedan 30 TFSI S tronic (18 - 19)
70.7
77.2
57.2
Blueprint Volvo S40 DRIVe (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 S tronic (18 - 19)
103.8
175.5
Blueprint Volvo S40 DRIVe (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 DRIVe
2844 lb
Curb Weight
3005 lb
3869 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4145 lb
Audi A3 Sedan 30 TFSI S tronic (18 - 19)
Weight Difference:
161 lb
5.36 %
Volvo S40 DRIVe (10 - 12)

General

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

Engine

Audi A3 Sedan 30 TFSI
Volvo S40 DRIVe
Straight-three gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
DKRF
Engine Code
D4162T
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1 L / 49 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
114 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 3600 rpm
Audi A3 Sedan 30 TFSI
114 hp
113 hp
Volvo S40 DRIVe
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A3 Sedan 30 TFSI
148 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
Volvo S40 DRIVe

Performance

Audi A3 Sedan 30 TFSI
Volvo S40 DRIVe
131 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

453 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sedan 30 TFSI

62 mph 62
mph

518 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo S40 DRIVe

▶ REPLAY
24.95 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.59 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sedan 30 TFSI
24.95 lb/hp
26.59 lb/hp
Volvo S40 DRIVe

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 Sedan 30 TFSI
Volvo S40 DRIVe
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
62 mpg
Audi A3 Sedan 30 TFSI
44 mpg
62 mpg
Volvo S40 DRIVe
39 mpg
city
55 mpg
No data
highway
67 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
586 mi
Range
899 mi
Audi A3 Sedan 30 TFSI
586 mi
899 mi
Volvo S40 DRIVe
Environmental Impact
100.4 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).
78.2 kWh
Audi A3 Sedan 30 TFSI
100.4 kWh
78.2 kWh
Volvo S40 DRIVe
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
222 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 Sedan 30 TFSI
Volvo S40 DRIVe
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
1140 lb
12 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data