The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo S40 2.0D (07 - 10) vs. Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI (17 - 18)
€ 26,300
€ 31,200
€ 26,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,200
ⓘ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 2.0D is 0.7 inches longer, an inch narrower and 1.5 inches taller than the Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI.
Volvo S40 2.0D
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 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
175.5
176.2 in
Length
175.5 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo S40 2.0D
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
3206 lb
Curb Weight
2965 lb
4277 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4012 lb
Weight Difference:
240 lb
7.49 %
General
Volvo S40 2.0D
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
M
Generation
8V
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo S40 2.0D
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
D4204T
Engine Code
DDYA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
134 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
114 hp
at 3250 rpm
Volvo S40 2.0D
134 hp
114 hp
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
236 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Volvo S40 2.0D
236 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
Performance
Volvo S40 2.0D
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
127 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo S40 2.0D
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
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23.93 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.01 lb/hp
Volvo S40 2.0D
23.93 lb/hp
26.01 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo S40 2.0D
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
57 mpg
Volvo S40 2.0D
41 mpg
57 mpg
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
31 mpg
city
51 mpg
49 mpg
highway
No data
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
557 mi
Range
758 mi
Volvo S40 2.0D
557 mi
758 mi
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
119.3 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).
84.3 kWh
Volvo S40 2.0D
119.3 kWh
84.3 kWh
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
172 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo S40 2.0D
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1071 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
11.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
