The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo S40 2.0D Powershift Geartronic (08 - 10) vs. Audi A3 Saloon 1.6 TDI S tronic (16 - 17)
€ 28,200

€ 31,700

€ 28,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,700
ⓘ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 1.8 cm longer, 2.6 cm narrower and 3.8 cm taller than the Audi A3 Saloon 1.6 TDI.
Volvo S40 2.0D
Audi A3 Saloon 1.6 TDI
1454
1770
2022
1416
1796
1960
1770 mm
Width
1796 mm
2022 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1960 mm
1454 mm
Height
1416 mm
2640
4476
2637
4458
4476 mm
Length
4458 mm
2640 mm
Wheelbase
2637 mm
Vehicle Weight
Volvo S40 2.0D
Audi A3 Saloon 1.6 TDI
1477 kg
Kerb Weight
1365 kg
1960 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1840 kg

Weight Difference:
112 kg
7.58 %

General
Volvo S40 2.0D
Audi A3 Saloon 1.6 TDI
M
Generation
8V
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

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 1.6 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
D4204T
Engine Code
DBKA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1998 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
134 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
108 bhp
at 3200 rpm
Volvo S40 2.0D
134 bhp
108 bhp
Audi A3 Saloon 1.6 TDI
320 NM
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Volvo S40 2.0D
320 NM
250 NM
Audi A3 Saloon 1.6 TDI
Performance
Volvo S40 2.0D
Audi A3 Saloon 1.6 TDI
127 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
133 m
0.000 sec

Volvo S40 2.0D
62 mph
62
mph
mph
149 m
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Saloon 1.6 TDI
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11.02 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.64 kg/bhp
Volvo S40 2.0D
11.02 kg/bhp
12.64 kg/bhp
Audi A3 Saloon 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo S40 2.0D
Audi A3 Saloon 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
74 mpg
Volvo S40 2.0D
47 mpg
74 mpg
Audi A3 Saloon 1.6 TDI
36 mpg
city
66 mpg
56 mpg
motorway
No data
52 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
539 mi
Range
818 mi
Volvo S40 2.0D
539 mi
818 mi
Audi A3 Saloon 1.6 TDI
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).
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).
78.2 kWh
Volvo S40 2.0D
123.4 kWh
78.2 kWh
Audi A3 Saloon 1.6 TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
159 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
101 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo S40 2.0D
Audi A3 Saloon 1.6 TDI
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