The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sedan 40 TDI quattro S tronic (19 - ..) vs. Volvo S40 1.6D (07 - 09)
€ 39,800
€ 23,500
€ 39,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,500
ⓘ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 40 TDI is 0.7 inches shorter, an inch wider and 1.5 inches lower than the Volvo S40 1.6D.
Audi A3 Sedan 40 TDI
Volvo S40 1.6D
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 40 TDI
Volvo S40 1.6D
3428 lb
Curb Weight
3060 lb
4420 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4145 lb
Weight Difference:
368 lb
10.73 %
General
Audi A3 Sedan 40 TDI
Volvo S40 1.6D
8V
Generation
M
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 Sedan 40 TDI
Volvo S40 1.6D
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
DGCA, DJGA
Engine Code
D4164T
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
181 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A3 Sedan 40 TDI
181 hp
108 hp
Volvo S40 1.6D
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A3 Sedan 40 TDI
280 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
Volvo S40 1.6D
Performance
Audi A3 Sedan 40 TDI
Volvo S40 1.6D
147 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
6.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
308 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sedan 40 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
518 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo S40 1.6D
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18.94 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.33 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sedan 40 TDI
18.94 lb/hp
28.33 lb/hp
Volvo S40 1.6D
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 Sedan 40 TDI
Volvo S40 1.6D
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Audi A3 Sedan 40 TDI
47 mpg
48 mpg
Volvo S40 1.6D
41 mpg
city
38 mpg
No data
highway
56 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
684 mi
Range
659 mi
Audi A3 Sedan 40 TDI
684 mi
659 mi
Volvo S40 1.6D
Environmental Impact
102.8 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).
100.7 kWh
Audi A3 Sedan 40 TDI
102.8 kWh
100.7 kWh
Volvo S40 1.6D
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
259 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 Sedan 40 TDI
Volvo S40 1.6D
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
992 lb
Maximum Payload
1085 lb
11 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
