The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo S40 1.6D DRIVe (08 - 10) vs. Audi A3 Saloon 1.4 TFSI cod ultra (14 - 16)

€ 24,300
Volvo S40 1.6D DRIVe (08 - 10) Volvo S40 1.6D DRIVe
€ 28,700
 Audi A3 Saloon 1.4 TFSI cod ultra (14 - 16) Audi A3 Saloon 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
€ 24,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,700

ⓘ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 DRIVe is 2 cm longer, 2.6 cm narrower and 2.8 cm taller than the Audi A3 Saloon 1.4 TFSI cod ultra.
Volvo S40 1.6D DRIVe
Audi A3 Saloon 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
1444
Blueprint Volvo S40 1.6D DRIVe (08 - 10)
1770
2022
1416
Blueprint Audi A3 Saloon 1.4 TFSI cod ultra (14 - 16)
1796
1960
1770 mm
Width
1796 mm
2022 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1960 mm
1444 mm
Height
1416 mm
Blueprint Volvo S40 1.6D DRIVe (08 - 10)
2640
4476
Blueprint Audi A3 Saloon 1.4 TFSI cod ultra (14 - 16)
2637
4456
4476 mm
Length
4456 mm
2640 mm
Wheelbase
2637 mm

Vehicle Weight

Volvo S40 1.6D DRIVe
Audi A3 Saloon 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
1381 kg
Kerb Weight
1315 kg
1880 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1790 kg
Volvo S40 1.6D DRIVe (08 - 10)
Weight Difference:
66 kg
4.78 %
Audi A3 Saloon 1.4 TFSI cod ultra (14 - 16)

General

Volvo S40 1.6D DRIVe
Audi A3 Saloon 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
M
Generation
8V
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Volvo S40 1.6D DRIVe
Audi A3 Saloon 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
D4164T
Engine Code
CUKB, CZEA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1560 CC
Engine Capacity
1395 CC
108 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
148 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Volvo S40 1.6D DRIVe
108 bhp
148 bhp
Audi A3 Saloon 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
240 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Volvo S40 1.6D DRIVe
240 NM
250 NM
Audi A3 Saloon 1.4 TFSI cod ultra

Performance

Volvo S40 1.6D DRIVe
Audi A3 Saloon 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
118 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
11.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

158 m
0.000 sec

Volvo S40 1.6D DRIVe

62 mph 62
mph

114 m
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Saloon 1.4 TFSI cod ultra

▶ REPLAY
12.79 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.89 kg/bhp
Volvo S40 1.6D DRIVe
12.79 kg/bhp
8.89 kg/bhp
Audi A3 Saloon 1.4 TFSI cod ultra

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo S40 1.6D DRIVe
Audi A3 Saloon 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
Fuel Economy
63 mpg
combined
59 mpg
Volvo S40 1.6D DRIVe
63 mpg
59 mpg
Audi A3 Saloon 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
50 mpg
city
48 mpg
74 mpg
motorway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
52 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
718 mi
Range
647 mi
Volvo S40 1.6D DRIVe
718 mi
647 mi
Audi A3 Saloon 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
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).
90.9 kWh
Volvo S40 1.6D DRIVe
92.5 kWh
90.9 kWh
Audi A3 Saloon 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
Euro 4, 5L
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
119 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
110 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo S40 1.6D DRIVe
Audi A3 Saloon 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
499 kg
Maximum Payload
475 kg
404 L
Boot Capacity
425 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data