The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo S40 1.6 (07 - 10) vs. Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI (16 - 18)
€ 21,900
€ 33,400
€ 21,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,400
ⓘ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 Volvo S40 1.6 is 0.7 inches longer, an inch narrower and 1.5 inches taller than the Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI.
Volvo S40 1.6
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
57.2
69.7
79.6
55.7
70.7
77.2
69.7 in
Width
70.7 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.2 in
57.2 in
Height
55.7 in
103.9
176.2
103.8
175.5
176.2 in
Length
175.5 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo S40 1.6
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3053 lb
3968 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4101 lb
Weight Difference:
22 lb
0.72 %
General
Volvo S40 1.6
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
M
Generation
8V
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo S40 1.6
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
B4164S3
Engine Code
DBGA, DEJA, CRLB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
99 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Volvo S40 1.6
99 hp
148 hp
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
111 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Volvo S40 1.6
111 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
Performance
Volvo S40 1.6
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
115 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
11.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo S40 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
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31.06 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.63 lb/hp
Volvo S40 1.6
31.06 lb/hp
20.63 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo S40 1.6
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
56 mpg
Volvo S40 1.6
33 mpg
56 mpg
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
26 mpg
city
46 mpg
41 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
482 mi
Range
739 mi
Volvo S40 1.6
482 mi
739 mi
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
134.5 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).
86.4 kWh
Volvo S40 1.6
134.5 kWh
86.4 kWh
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
177 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo S40 1.6
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
893 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
11.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
