The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo S40 2.0D Powershift Geartronic (08 - 10) vs. Audi A3 Sedan 40 TDI quattro S tronic (19 - ..)

€ 28,200
Volvo S40 2.0D Powershift Geartronic (08 - 10) Volvo S40 2.0D
€ 39,800
 Audi A3 Sedan 40 TDI quattro S tronic (19 - ..) Audi A3 Sedan 40 TDI
€ 28,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,800

ⓘ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 40 TDI.
Volvo S40 2.0D
Audi A3 Sedan 40 TDI
57.2
Blueprint Volvo S40 2.0D Powershift Geartronic (08 - 10)
69.7
79.6
55.7
Blueprint Audi A3 Sedan 40 TDI quattro S tronic (19 - ..)
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
Blueprint Volvo S40 2.0D Powershift Geartronic (08 - 10)
103.9
176.2
Blueprint Audi A3 Sedan 40 TDI quattro S tronic (19 - ..)
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 40 TDI
3256 lb
Curb Weight
3428 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4420 lb
Volvo S40 2.0D Powershift Geartronic (08 - 10)
Weight Difference:
172 lb
5.02 %
Audi A3 Sedan 40 TDI quattro S tronic (19 - ..)

General

Volvo S40 2.0D
Audi A3 Sedan 40 TDI
M
Generation
8V
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Volvo S40 2.0D
Audi A3 Sedan 40 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
D4204T
Engine Code
DGCA, DJGA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
134 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 3500 rpm
Volvo S40 2.0D
134 hp
181 hp
Audi A3 Sedan 40 TDI
236 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Volvo S40 2.0D
236 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sedan 40 TDI

Performance

Volvo S40 2.0D
Audi A3 Sedan 40 TDI
127 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

436 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo S40 2.0D

62 mph 62
mph

308 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sedan 40 TDI

▶ REPLAY
24.3 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.94 lb/hp
Volvo S40 2.0D
24.3 lb/hp
18.94 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sedan 40 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo S40 2.0D
Audi A3 Sedan 40 TDI
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
47 mpg
Volvo S40 2.0D
39 mpg
47 mpg
Audi A3 Sedan 40 TDI
30 mpg
city
41 mpg
47 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
539 mi
Range
684 mi
Volvo S40 2.0D
539 mi
684 mi
Audi A3 Sedan 40 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).
102.8 kWh
Volvo S40 2.0D
123.4 kWh
102.8 kWh
Audi A3 Sedan 40 TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP)
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
259 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Volvo S40 2.0D
Audi A3 Sedan 40 TDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1065 lb
Maximum Payload
992 lb
11.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data