The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo S40 1.8 (07 - 09) vs. Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI quattro (13 - 14)
€ 23,200
€ 30,100
€ 23,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,100
ⓘ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 1.8 is 0.8 inches longer, an inch narrower and 1.5 inches taller than the Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI.
Volvo S40 1.8
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
175.4
176.2 in
Length
175.4 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo S40 1.8
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
3018 lb
Curb Weight
3252 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4299 lb
Weight Difference:
234 lb
7.2 %
General
Volvo S40 1.8
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
M
Generation
8V
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo S40 1.8
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
B4184S8
Engine Code
CRBC, CRLB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
123 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Volvo S40 1.8
123 hp
148 hp
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
122 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Volvo S40 1.8
122 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
Performance
Volvo S40 1.8
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
124 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo S40 1.8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
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24.54 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.97 lb/hp
Volvo S40 1.8
24.54 lb/hp
21.97 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo S40 1.8
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Volvo S40 1.8
32 mpg
50 mpg
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
23 mpg
city
40 mpg
41 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
468 mi
Range
727 mi
Volvo S40 1.8
468 mi
727 mi
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
138.2 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).
96.7 kWh
Volvo S40 1.8
138.2 kWh
96.7 kWh
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
195 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo S40 1.8
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1060 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
11.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
