The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo S40 2.0D Powershift Geartronic (08 - 10) vs. Audi A3 Saloon 35 TDI S tronic (18 - ..)

€ 28,200
Volvo S40 2.0D Powershift Geartronic (08 - 10) Volvo S40 2.0D
€ 35,900
 Audi A3 Saloon 35 TDI S tronic (18 - ..) Audi A3 Saloon 35 TDI
€ 28,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,900

ⓘ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 35 TDI.
Volvo S40 2.0D
Audi A3 Saloon 35 TDI
1454
Blueprint Volvo S40 2.0D Powershift Geartronic (08 - 10)
1770
2022
1416
Blueprint Audi A3 Saloon 35 TDI S tronic (18 - ..)
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 35 TDI S tronic (18 - ..)
2637
4458
4476 mm
Length
4458 mm
2640 mm
Wheelbase
2637 mm

Vehicle Weight

Volvo S40 2.0D
Audi A3 Saloon 35 TDI
1477 kg
Kerb Weight
1450 kg
1960 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1900 kg
Volvo S40 2.0D Powershift Geartronic (08 - 10)
Weight Difference:
27 kg
1.83 %
Audi A3 Saloon 35 TDI S tronic (18 - ..)

General

Volvo S40 2.0D
Audi A3 Saloon 35 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 35 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
D4204T
Engine Code
DBGA, DEJA, DFGA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1998 CC
Engine Capacity
1968 CC
134 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
148 bhp
at 3500 rpm
Volvo S40 2.0D
134 bhp
148 bhp
Audi A3 Saloon 35 TDI
320 NM
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
340 NM
at 1750 rpm
Volvo S40 2.0D
320 NM
340 NM
Audi A3 Saloon 35 TDI

Performance

Volvo S40 2.0D
Audi A3 Saloon 35 TDI
127 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

133 m
0.000 sec

Volvo S40 2.0D

62 mph 62
mph

113 m
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Saloon 35 TDI

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11.02 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.8 kg/bhp
Volvo S40 2.0D
11.02 kg/bhp
9.8 kg/bhp
Audi A3 Saloon 35 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo S40 2.0D
Audi A3 Saloon 35 TDI
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
64 mpg
Volvo S40 2.0D
47 mpg
64 mpg
Audi A3 Saloon 35 TDI
36 mpg
city
54 mpg
56 mpg
motorway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
52 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
539 mi
Range
706 mi
Volvo S40 2.0D
539 mi
706 mi
Audi A3 Saloon 35 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).
90.4 kWh
Volvo S40 2.0D
123.4 kWh
90.4 kWh
Audi A3 Saloon 35 TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP)
159 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
143 g/km (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Volvo S40 2.0D
Audi A3 Saloon 35 TDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
483 kg
Maximum Payload
450 kg
404 L
Boot Capacity
425 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data