The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo S40 1.6D (07 - 09) vs. Audi A3 Sedan 30 TDI S tronic (18 - 19)
€ 23,500
€ 33,700
€ 23,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,700
ⓘ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 1.6D is 0.7 inches longer, an inch narrower and 1.5 inches taller than the Audi A3 Sedan 30 TDI.
Volvo S40 1.6D
Audi A3 Sedan 30 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 1.6D
Audi A3 Sedan 30 TDI
3060 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4178 lb
Weight Difference:
15 lb
0.49 %
General
Volvo S40 1.6D
Audi A3 Sedan 30 TDI
M
Generation
8V
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Volvo S40 1.6D
Audi A3 Sedan 30 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
D4164T
Engine Code
DGTE
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
114 hp
at 3250 rpm
Volvo S40 1.6D
108 hp
114 hp
Audi A3 Sedan 30 TDI
177 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Volvo S40 1.6D
177 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sedan 30 TDI
Performance
Volvo S40 1.6D
Audi A3 Sedan 30 TDI
118 mph
Maximum Speed
131 mph
11.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
518 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo S40 1.6D
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sedan 30 TDI
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28.33 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.97 lb/hp
Volvo S40 1.6D
28.33 lb/hp
26.97 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sedan 30 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo S40 1.6D
Audi A3 Sedan 30 TDI
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
60 mpg
Volvo S40 1.6D
48 mpg
60 mpg
Audi A3 Sedan 30 TDI
38 mpg
city
55 mpg
56 mpg
highway
No data
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
659 mi
Range
797 mi
Volvo S40 1.6D
659 mi
797 mi
Audi A3 Sedan 30 TDI
Environmental Impact
100.7 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).
80.3 kWh
Volvo S40 1.6D
100.7 kWh
80.3 kWh
Audi A3 Sedan 30 TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP)
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
222 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Volvo S40 1.6D
Audi A3 Sedan 30 TDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1085 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
11.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
