The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo S40 D5 Geartronic (07 - 10) vs. Audi A3 Sedan 1.4 TFSI cod ultra (16 - 17)
€ 30,600
€ 28,700
€ 30,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,700
ⓘ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 1.4 TFSI cod ultra.
Volvo S40 D5
Audi A3 Sedan 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
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 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
3344 lb
Curb Weight
2888 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3935 lb
Weight Difference:
456 lb
13.63 %
General
Volvo S40 D5
Audi A3 Sedan 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
M
Generation
8V
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo S40 D5
Audi A3 Sedan 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
Straight-five diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
D5244T8
Engine Code
CUKB, CZEA
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2.4 L / 117 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
178 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Volvo S40 D5
178 hp
148 hp
Audi A3 Sedan 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Volvo S40 D5
258 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sedan 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
Performance
Volvo S40 D5
Audi A3 Sedan 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
137 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo S40 D5
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sedan 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
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18.79 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.51 lb/hp
Volvo S40 D5
18.79 lb/hp
19.51 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sedan 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo S40 D5
Audi A3 Sedan 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Volvo S40 D5
34 mpg
50 mpg
Audi A3 Sedan 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
24 mpg
city
41 mpg
43 mpg
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
533 mi
Range
661 mi
Volvo S40 D5
533 mi
661 mi
Audi A3 Sedan 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
Environmental Impact
144 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).
89 kWh
Volvo S40 D5
144 kWh
89 kWh
Audi A3 Sedan 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
296 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo S40 D5
Audi A3 Sedan 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1109 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
11.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
