The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo S40 D3 (10 - 12) vs. Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI ultra (14 - 16)

€ 26,800
Volvo S40 D3 (10 - 12) Volvo S40 D3
€ 27,600
 Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI ultra (14 - 16) Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI ultra
€ 26,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,600

ⓘ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 ultra.
Volvo S40 D3
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI ultra
57.2
Blueprint Volvo S40 D3 (10 - 12)
69.7
79.6
55.7
Blueprint Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI ultra (14 - 16)
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 D3 (10 - 12)
103.9
176.2
Blueprint Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI ultra (14 - 16)
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 ultra
3280 lb
Curb Weight
2965 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4012 lb
Volvo S40 D3 (10 - 12)
Weight Difference:
315 lb
9.6 %
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI ultra (14 - 16)

General

Volvo S40 D3
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI ultra
M
Generation
8V
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Volvo S40 D3
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI ultra
Straight-five diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
D5204T5
Engine Code
CRKB, CXXB
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 ultra
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 ultra

Performance

Volvo S40 D3
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI ultra
130 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

433 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo S40 D3

62 mph 62
mph

489 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI ultra

▶ REPLAY
22.16 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.45 lb/hp
Volvo S40 D3
22.16 lb/hp
27.45 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI ultra

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo S40 D3
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI ultra
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
67 mpg
Volvo S40 D3
46 mpg
67 mpg
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI ultra
34 mpg
city
59 mpg
59 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
731 mi
Range
888 mi
Volvo S40 D3
731 mi
888 mi
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI ultra
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).
71.9 kWh
Volvo S40 D3
104.9 kWh
71.9 kWh
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI ultra
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
148 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo S40 D3
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI ultra
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