The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sedan 35 TFSI (19 - ..) vs. Volvo S40 1.8 (07 - 09)
€ 30,600
€ 23,200
€ 30,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,200
ⓘ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 35 TFSI is 0.7 inches shorter, an inch wider and 1.5 inches lower than the Volvo S40 1.8.
Audi A3 Sedan 35 TFSI
Volvo S40 1.8
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 35 TFSI
Volvo S40 1.8
2943 lb
Curb Weight
3018 lb
4045 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4079 lb
Weight Difference:
75 lb
2.48 %
General
Audi A3 Sedan 35 TFSI
Volvo S40 1.8
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 35 TFSI
Volvo S40 1.8
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
DPCA
Engine Code
B4184S8
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
123 hp
at 6000 rpm
Audi A3 Sedan 35 TFSI
148 hp
123 hp
Volvo S40 1.8
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
122 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Audi A3 Sedan 35 TFSI
184 lb‑ft
122 lb‑ft
Volvo S40 1.8
Performance
Audi A3 Sedan 35 TFSI
Volvo S40 1.8
139 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sedan 35 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo S40 1.8
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19.89 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.54 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sedan 35 TFSI
19.89 lb/hp
24.54 lb/hp
Volvo S40 1.8
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 Sedan 35 TFSI
Volvo S40 1.8
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Audi A3 Sedan 35 TFSI
44 mpg
32 mpg
Volvo S40 1.8
35 mpg
city
23 mpg
No data
highway
41 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
586 mi
Range
468 mi
Audi A3 Sedan 35 TFSI
586 mi
468 mi
Volvo S40 1.8
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).
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).
138.2 kWh
Audi A3 Sedan 35 TFSI
100.4 kWh
138.2 kWh
Volvo S40 1.8
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
230 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 Sedan 35 TFSI
Volvo S40 1.8
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1060 lb
12 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
