The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo S40 2.0 (07 - 11) vs. Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI S tronic (13 - 15)
€ 24,600
€ 32,400
€ 24,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,400
ⓘ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 2.0 is 0.8 inches longer, an inch narrower and 1.5 inches taller than the Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI.
Volvo S40 2.0
Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 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
175.4
176.2 in
Length
175.4 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo S40 2.0
Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI
3020 lb
Curb Weight
3020 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4068 lb
Weight Difference:
0 lb
0 %
General
Volvo S40 2.0
Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI
M
Generation
8V
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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 2.0
Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
B4204S4
Engine Code
CJSA, CJSB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
143 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 5100 rpm
Volvo S40 2.0
143 hp
178 hp
Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI
136 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Volvo S40 2.0
136 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI
Performance
Volvo S40 2.0
Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo S40 2.0
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI
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21.12 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.97 lb/hp
Volvo S40 2.0
21.12 lb/hp
16.97 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo S40 2.0
Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
42 mpg
Volvo S40 2.0
31 mpg
42 mpg
Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI
22 mpg
city
34 mpg
41 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
450 mi
Range
555 mi
Volvo S40 2.0
450 mi
555 mi
Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI
Environmental Impact
144 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).
106.1 kWh
Volvo S40 2.0
144 kWh
106.1 kWh
Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo S40 2.0
Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1058 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
11.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
