The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo S40 2.0D Powershift Geartronic (08 - 10) vs. Audi A3 Sedan 35 TDI S tronic (18 - ..)
€ 28,200
€ 35,900
€ 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 0.7 inches longer, an inch narrower and 1.5 inches taller than the Audi A3 Sedan 35 TDI.
Volvo S40 2.0D
Audi A3 Sedan 35 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 35 TDI
3256 lb
Curb Weight
3197 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4189 lb
Weight Difference:
60 lb
1.84 %
General
Volvo S40 2.0D
Audi A3 Sedan 35 TDI
M
Generation
8V
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Volvo S40 2.0D
Audi A3 Sedan 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
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
134 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Volvo S40 2.0D
134 hp
148 hp
Audi A3 Sedan 35 TDI
236 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Volvo S40 2.0D
236 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sedan 35 TDI
Performance
Volvo S40 2.0D
Audi A3 Sedan 35 TDI
127 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo S40 2.0D
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sedan 35 TDI
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24.3 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.6 lb/hp
Volvo S40 2.0D
24.3 lb/hp
21.6 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sedan 35 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo S40 2.0D
Audi A3 Sedan 35 TDI
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
53 mpg
Volvo S40 2.0D
39 mpg
53 mpg
Audi A3 Sedan 35 TDI
30 mpg
city
45 mpg
47 mpg
highway
No data
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
539 mi
Range
706 mi
Volvo S40 2.0D
539 mi
706 mi
Audi A3 Sedan 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).
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 Sedan 35 TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP)
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
230 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Volvo S40 2.0D
Audi A3 Sedan 35 TDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1065 lb
Maximum Payload
992 lb
11.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
