The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo S40 D3 (10 - 12) vs. Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI S tronic (14 - 16)
€ 26,800
€ 31,300
€ 26,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,300
ⓘ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 D3 is 0.8 inches longer, an inch narrower and 1.5 inches taller than the Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI.
Volvo S40 D3
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 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
175.4
176.2 in
Length
175.4 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo S40 D3
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
3280 lb
Curb Weight
3009 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4057 lb
Weight Difference:
271 lb
8.26 %
General
Volvo S40 D3
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
M
Generation
8V
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Volvo S40 D3
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
Straight-five diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
D5204T5
Engine Code
DBKA
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Volvo S40 D3
148 hp
108 hp
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Volvo S40 D3
258 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
Performance
Volvo S40 D3
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo S40 D3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
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22.16 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.86 lb/hp
Volvo S40 D3
22.16 lb/hp
27.86 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo S40 D3
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
60 mpg
Volvo S40 D3
46 mpg
60 mpg
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
34 mpg
city
53 mpg
59 mpg
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
731 mi
Range
797 mi
Volvo S40 D3
731 mi
797 mi
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
104.9 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 D3
104.9 kWh
80.3 kWh
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
167 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo S40 D3
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1173 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
11.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
