The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo S40 D4 (10 - 12) vs. Audi A3 Sedan 1.0 TFSI (16 - 18)
€ 29,100
€ 28,200
€ 29,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,200
ⓘ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 D4 is 0.7 inches longer, an inch narrower and 1.5 inches taller than the Audi A3 Sedan 1.0 TFSI.
Volvo S40 D4
Audi A3 Sedan 1.0 TFSI
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 D4
Audi A3 Sedan 1.0 TFSI
3497 lb
Curb Weight
2778 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3825 lb
Weight Difference:
719 lb
20.56 %
General
Volvo S40 D4
Audi A3 Sedan 1.0 TFSI
M
Generation
8V
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo S40 D4
Audi A3 Sedan 1.0 TFSI
Straight-five diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
D5204T
Engine Code
CHZD
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
3
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
175 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
114 hp
at 5000 rpm
Volvo S40 D4
175 hp
114 hp
Audi A3 Sedan 1.0 TFSI
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Volvo S40 D4
295 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sedan 1.0 TFSI
Performance
Volvo S40 D4
Audi A3 Sedan 1.0 TFSI
137 mph
Maximum Speed
131 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo S40 D4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sedan 1.0 TFSI
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19.98 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.37 lb/hp
Volvo S40 D4
19.98 lb/hp
24.37 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sedan 1.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo S40 D4
Audi A3 Sedan 1.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
51 mpg
Volvo S40 D4
46 mpg
51 mpg
Audi A3 Sedan 1.0 TFSI
34 mpg
city
41 mpg
59 mpg
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
731 mi
Range
675 mi
Volvo S40 D4
731 mi
675 mi
Audi A3 Sedan 1.0 TFSI
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).
87.2 kWh
Volvo S40 D4
104.9 kWh
87.2 kWh
Audi A3 Sedan 1.0 TFSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
171 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo S40 D4
Audi A3 Sedan 1.0 TFSI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
957 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
11.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
