The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo S40 2.4 Geartronic (07 - 10) vs. Audi A3 Sedan 30 TDI S tronic (18 - 19)
€ 26,400
€ 33,700
€ 26,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,700
ⓘ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 2.4 is 0.7 inches longer, an inch narrower and 1.5 inches taller than the Audi A3 Sedan 30 TDI.
Volvo S40 2.4
Audi A3 Sedan 30 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 2.4
Audi A3 Sedan 30 TDI
3206 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4277 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4178 lb
Weight Difference:
130 lb
4.06 %
General
Volvo S40 2.4
Audi A3 Sedan 30 TDI
M
Generation
8V
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Volvo S40 2.4
Audi A3 Sedan 30 TDI
Straight-five gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
B5244S5
Engine Code
DGTE
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2.4 L / 117 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
138 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
114 hp
at 3250 rpm
Volvo S40 2.4
138 hp
114 hp
Audi A3 Sedan 30 TDI
162 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Volvo S40 2.4
162 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sedan 30 TDI
Performance
Volvo S40 2.4
Audi A3 Sedan 30 TDI
124 mph
Maximum Speed
131 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo S40 2.4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sedan 30 TDI
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23.23 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.97 lb/hp
Volvo S40 2.4
23.23 lb/hp
26.97 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sedan 30 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo S40 2.4
Audi A3 Sedan 30 TDI
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
60 mpg
Volvo S40 2.4
26 mpg
60 mpg
Audi A3 Sedan 30 TDI
18 mpg
city
55 mpg
35 mpg
highway
No data
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
423 mi
Range
797 mi
Volvo S40 2.4
423 mi
797 mi
Audi A3 Sedan 30 TDI
Environmental Impact
172.4 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).
80.3 kWh
Volvo S40 2.4
172.4 kWh
80.3 kWh
Audi A3 Sedan 30 TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP)
349 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
222 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Volvo S40 2.4
Audi A3 Sedan 30 TDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1071 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
11.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
