The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo S40 1.6D (07 - 09) vs. Audi A3 Sedan 40 TFSI quattro S tronic (19 - ..)
€ 23,500
€ 37,300
€ 23,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,300
ⓘ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 40 TFSI.
Volvo S40 1.6D
Audi A3 Sedan 40 TFSI
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 40 TFSI
3060 lb
Curb Weight
3296 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4387 lb
Weight Difference:
236 lb
7.16 %
General
Volvo S40 1.6D
Audi A3 Sedan 40 TFSI
M
Generation
8V
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Volvo S40 1.6D
Audi A3 Sedan 40 TFSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
D4164T
Engine Code
DKZA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 4200 rpm
Volvo S40 1.6D
108 hp
187 hp
Audi A3 Sedan 40 TFSI
177 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Volvo S40 1.6D
177 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sedan 40 TFSI
Performance
Volvo S40 1.6D
Audi A3 Sedan 40 TFSI
118 mph
Maximum Speed
150 mph
11.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
518 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo S40 1.6D
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sedan 40 TFSI
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28.33 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.63 lb/hp
Volvo S40 1.6D
28.33 lb/hp
17.63 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sedan 40 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo S40 1.6D
Audi A3 Sedan 40 TFSI
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Volvo S40 1.6D
48 mpg
37 mpg
Audi A3 Sedan 40 TFSI
38 mpg
city
28 mpg
56 mpg
highway
No data
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
659 mi
Range
542 mi
Volvo S40 1.6D
659 mi
542 mi
Audi A3 Sedan 40 TFSI
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).
119.4 kWh
Volvo S40 1.6D
100.7 kWh
119.4 kWh
Audi A3 Sedan 40 TFSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
264 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Volvo S40 1.6D
Audi A3 Sedan 40 TFSI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1085 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
11.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
