The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo S40 2.0D (07 - 10) vs. Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TFSI quattro S tronic (16 - 18)
€ 26,300
€ 36,800
€ 26,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,800
ⓘ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 2.0 TFSI.
Volvo S40 2.0D
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 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
175.5
176.2 in
Length
175.5 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo S40 2.0D
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TFSI
3206 lb
Curb Weight
3064 lb
4277 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4277 lb
Weight Difference:
141 lb
4.4 %
General
Volvo S40 2.0D
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TFSI
M
Generation
8V
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Volvo S40 2.0D
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TFSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
D4204T
Engine Code
CZPB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
134 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 4200 rpm
Volvo S40 2.0D
134 hp
187 hp
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TFSI
236 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Volvo S40 2.0D
236 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TFSI
Performance
Volvo S40 2.0D
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TFSI
127 mph
Maximum Speed
150 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo S40 2.0D
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TFSI
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23.93 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.39 lb/hp
Volvo S40 2.0D
23.93 lb/hp
16.39 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo S40 2.0D
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Volvo S40 2.0D
41 mpg
41 mpg
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TFSI
31 mpg
city
33 mpg
49 mpg
highway
No data
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
557 mi
Range
600 mi
Volvo S40 2.0D
557 mi
600 mi
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TFSI
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).
108 kWh
Volvo S40 2.0D
119.3 kWh
108 kWh
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TFSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
212 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo S40 2.0D
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TFSI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1071 lb
Maximum Payload
1213 lb
11.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
