The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo S40 2.0D Powershift Geartronic (08 - 10) vs. Audi A3 Saloon 1.4 TFSI S tronic (14 - 16)

€ 28,200
Volvo S40 2.0D Powershift Geartronic (08 - 10) Volvo S40 2.0D
€ 29,300
 Audi A3 Saloon 1.4 TFSI S tronic (14 - 16) Audi A3 Saloon 1.4 TFSI
€ 28,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,300

ⓘ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 2 cm longer, 2.6 cm narrower and 3.8 cm taller than the Audi A3 Saloon 1.4 TFSI.
Volvo S40 2.0D
Audi A3 Saloon 1.4 TFSI
1454
Blueprint Volvo S40 2.0D Powershift Geartronic (08 - 10)
1770
2022
1416
Blueprint Audi A3 Saloon 1.4 TFSI S tronic (14 - 16)
1796
1960
1770 mm
Width
1796 mm
2022 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1960 mm
1454 mm
Height
1416 mm
Blueprint Volvo S40 2.0D Powershift Geartronic (08 - 10)
2640
4476
Blueprint Audi A3 Saloon 1.4 TFSI S tronic (14 - 16)
2637
4456
4476 mm
Length
4456 mm
2640 mm
Wheelbase
2637 mm

Vehicle Weight

Volvo S40 2.0D
Audi A3 Saloon 1.4 TFSI
1477 kg
Kerb Weight
1310 kg
1960 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1785 kg
Volvo S40 2.0D Powershift Geartronic (08 - 10)
Weight Difference:
167 kg
11.31 %
Audi A3 Saloon 1.4 TFSI S tronic (14 - 16)

General

Volvo S40 2.0D
Audi A3 Saloon 1.4 TFSI
M
Generation
8V
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Volvo S40 2.0D
Audi A3 Saloon 1.4 TFSI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
D4204T
Engine Code
CXSB, CZCA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1998 CC
Engine Capacity
1395 CC
134 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
123 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Volvo S40 2.0D
134 bhp
123 bhp
Audi A3 Saloon 1.4 TFSI
320 NM
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
200 NM
at 1400 rpm
Volvo S40 2.0D
320 NM
200 NM
Audi A3 Saloon 1.4 TFSI

Performance

Volvo S40 2.0D
Audi A3 Saloon 1.4 TFSI
127 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

133 m
0.000 sec

Volvo S40 2.0D

62 mph 62
mph

129 m
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Saloon 1.4 TFSI

▶ REPLAY
11.02 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.65 kg/bhp
Volvo S40 2.0D
11.02 kg/bhp
10.65 kg/bhp
Audi A3 Saloon 1.4 TFSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo S40 2.0D
Audi A3 Saloon 1.4 TFSI
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
56 mpg
Volvo S40 2.0D
47 mpg
56 mpg
Audi A3 Saloon 1.4 TFSI
36 mpg
city
45 mpg
56 mpg
motorway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
52 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
539 mi
Range
621 mi
Volvo S40 2.0D
539 mi
621 mi
Audi A3 Saloon 1.4 TFSI
Environmental Impact
123.4 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).
94.8 kWh
Volvo S40 2.0D
123.4 kWh
94.8 kWh
Audi A3 Saloon 1.4 TFSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
159 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
116 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo S40 2.0D
Audi A3 Saloon 1.4 TFSI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
483 kg
Maximum Payload
475 kg
404 L
Boot Capacity
425 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data