The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo S40 D3 Geartronic (10 - 12) vs. Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI quattro (16 - 18)
€ 28,600
€ 34,600
€ 28,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,600
ⓘ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 0.7 inches longer, an inch narrower and 1.5 inches taller than the Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI.
Volvo S40 D3
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 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 D3
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
3316 lb
Curb Weight
3241 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4288 lb
Weight Difference:
75 lb
2.26 %
General
Volvo S40 D3
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
M
Generation
8V
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo S40 D3
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
Straight-five diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
D5204T5
Engine Code
DBGA, DEJA, CRLB
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Volvo S40 D3
148 hp
148 hp
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Volvo S40 D3
258 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
Performance
Volvo S40 D3
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
127 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo S40 D3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
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22.41 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.9 lb/hp
Volvo S40 D3
22.41 lb/hp
21.9 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo S40 D3
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Volvo S40 D3
42 mpg
49 mpg
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
31 mpg
city
41 mpg
52 mpg
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
665 mi
Range
712 mi
Volvo S40 D3
665 mi
712 mi
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
115.2 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).
98.8 kWh
Volvo S40 D3
115.2 kWh
98.8 kWh
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
203 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo S40 D3
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1138 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
11.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
