The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo S40 1.6D DRIVe (08 - 10) vs. Audi A3 Sedan 1.4 TFSI cod S tronic (13 - 14)

€ 24,300
Volvo S40 1.6D DRIVe (08 - 10) Volvo S40 1.6D DRIVe
€ 27,400
 Audi A3 Sedan 1.4 TFSI cod S tronic (13 - 14) Audi A3 Sedan 1.4 TFSI cod
€ 24,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,400

ⓘ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 1.6D DRIVe is 0.8 inches longer, an inch narrower and 1.1 inches taller than the Audi A3 Sedan 1.4 TFSI cod.
Volvo S40 1.6D DRIVe
Audi A3 Sedan 1.4 TFSI cod
56.9
Blueprint Volvo S40 1.6D DRIVe (08 - 10)
69.7
79.6
55.7
Blueprint Audi A3 Sedan 1.4 TFSI cod S tronic (13 - 14)
70.7
77.2
69.7 in
Width
70.7 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.2 in
56.9 in
Height
55.7 in
Blueprint Volvo S40 1.6D DRIVe (08 - 10)
103.9
176.2
Blueprint Audi A3 Sedan 1.4 TFSI cod S tronic (13 - 14)
103.8
175.4
176.2 in
Length
175.4 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in

Vehicle Weight

Volvo S40 1.6D DRIVe
Audi A3 Sedan 1.4 TFSI cod
3045 lb
Curb Weight
2921 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3968 lb
Volvo S40 1.6D DRIVe (08 - 10)
Weight Difference:
123 lb
4.04 %
Audi A3 Sedan 1.4 TFSI cod S tronic (13 - 14)

General

Volvo S40 1.6D DRIVe
Audi A3 Sedan 1.4 TFSI cod
M
Generation
8V
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Volvo S40 1.6D DRIVe
Audi A3 Sedan 1.4 TFSI cod
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
D4164T
Engine Code
CPTA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 5000 rpm
Volvo S40 1.6D DRIVe
108 hp
138 hp
Audi A3 Sedan 1.4 TFSI cod
177 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Volvo S40 1.6D DRIVe
177 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sedan 1.4 TFSI cod

Performance

Volvo S40 1.6D DRIVe
Audi A3 Sedan 1.4 TFSI cod
118 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
11.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

518 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo S40 1.6D DRIVe

62 mph 62
mph

384 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sedan 1.4 TFSI cod

▶ REPLAY
28.19 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.17 lb/hp
Volvo S40 1.6D DRIVe
28.19 lb/hp
21.17 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sedan 1.4 TFSI cod

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo S40 1.6D DRIVe
Audi A3 Sedan 1.4 TFSI cod
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Volvo S40 1.6D DRIVe
52 mpg
50 mpg
Audi A3 Sedan 1.4 TFSI cod
41 mpg
city
40 mpg
62 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
718 mi
Range
661 mi
Volvo S40 1.6D DRIVe
718 mi
661 mi
Audi A3 Sedan 1.4 TFSI cod
Environmental Impact
92.5 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).
89 kWh
Volvo S40 1.6D DRIVe
92.5 kWh
89 kWh
Audi A3 Sedan 1.4 TFSI cod
Euro 4, 5L
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo S40 1.6D DRIVe
Audi A3 Sedan 1.4 TFSI cod
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1100 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
11.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data