The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo S40 T5 (07 - 10) vs. Audi A3 Sedan 1.4 TFSI cod ultra (16 - 17)
€ 31,900
€ 28,700
€ 31,900
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 T5 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 T5
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 T5
Audi A3 Sedan 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
3228 lb
Curb Weight
2888 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3935 lb
Weight Difference:
340 lb
10.53 %
General
Volvo S40 T5
Audi A3 Sedan 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
M
Generation
8V
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo S40 T5
Audi A3 Sedan 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
Straight-five gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
B5254T7
Engine Code
CUKB, CZEA
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
227 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Volvo S40 T5
227 hp
148 hp
Audi A3 Sedan 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Volvo S40 T5
236 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sedan 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
Performance
Volvo S40 T5
Audi A3 Sedan 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
149 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
6.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
308 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo S40 T5
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sedan 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
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14.22 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.51 lb/hp
Volvo S40 T5
14.22 lb/hp
19.51 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sedan 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo S40 T5
Audi A3 Sedan 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Volvo S40 T5
27 mpg
50 mpg
Audi A3 Sedan 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
19 mpg
city
41 mpg
37 mpg
highway
No data
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
443 mi
Range
661 mi
Volvo S40 T5
443 mi
661 mi
Audi A3 Sedan 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
Environmental Impact
164.8 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 T5
164.8 kWh
89 kWh
Audi A3 Sedan 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
335 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo S40 T5
Audi A3 Sedan 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1093 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
11.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
