The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo S40 D5 (08 - 10) vs. Audi A3 Sedan 30 TDI S tronic (18 - 19)
€ 28,900
€ 33,700
€ 28,900
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 D5 is 0.7 inches longer, an inch narrower and 1.5 inches taller than the Audi A3 Sedan 30 TDI.
Volvo S40 D5
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 D5
Audi A3 Sedan 30 TDI
3316 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4178 lb
Weight Difference:
240 lb
7.24 %
General
Volvo S40 D5
Audi A3 Sedan 30 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 D5
Audi A3 Sedan 30 TDI
Straight-five diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
D5244T8
Engine Code
DGTE
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2.4 L / 117 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
178 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
114 hp
at 3250 rpm
Volvo S40 D5
178 hp
114 hp
Audi A3 Sedan 30 TDI
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Volvo S40 D5
295 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sedan 30 TDI
Performance
Volvo S40 D5
Audi A3 Sedan 30 TDI
140 mph
Maximum Speed
131 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo S40 D5
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sedan 30 TDI
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18.63 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.97 lb/hp
Volvo S40 D5
18.63 lb/hp
26.97 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sedan 30 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo S40 D5
Audi A3 Sedan 30 TDI
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
60 mpg
Volvo S40 D5
38 mpg
60 mpg
Audi A3 Sedan 30 TDI
28 mpg
city
55 mpg
48 mpg
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
601 mi
Range
797 mi
Volvo S40 D5
601 mi
797 mi
Audi A3 Sedan 30 TDI
Environmental Impact
127.6 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 D5
127.6 kWh
80.3 kWh
Audi A3 Sedan 30 TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP)
264 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
222 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Volvo S40 D5
Audi A3 Sedan 30 TDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1138 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
11.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
