The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo S40 T5 AWD (07 - 10) vs. Audi A3 Saloon 1.6 TDI S tronic (13 - 14)
€ 34,500
€ 28,200
€ 34,500
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 T5 is 2 cm longer, 2.6 cm narrower and 3.8 cm taller than the Audi A3 Saloon 1.6 TDI.
Volvo S40 T5
Audi A3 Saloon 1.6 TDI
1454
1770
2022
1416
1796
1960
1770 mm
Width
1796 mm
2022 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1960 mm
1454 mm
Height
1416 mm
2640
4476
2637
4456
4476 mm
Length
4456 mm
2640 mm
Wheelbase
2637 mm
Vehicle Weight
Volvo S40 T5
Audi A3 Saloon 1.6 TDI
1545 kg
Kerb Weight
1365 kg
2020 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1840 kg
Weight Difference:
180 kg
11.65 %
General
Volvo S40 T5
Audi A3 Saloon 1.6 TDI
M
Generation
8V
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Volvo S40 T5
Audi A3 Saloon 1.6 TDI
Straight-five petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
B5254T7
Engine Code
CLHA
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2521 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
227 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 3000 rpm
Volvo S40 T5
227 bhp
104 bhp
Audi A3 Saloon 1.6 TDI
320 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Volvo S40 T5
320 NM
250 NM
Audi A3 Saloon 1.6 TDI
Performance
Volvo S40 T5
Audi A3 Saloon 1.6 TDI
143 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
7.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
99 m
0.000 sec
Volvo S40 T5
62 mph
62
mph
mph
151 m
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Saloon 1.6 TDI
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6.81 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.13 kg/bhp
Volvo S40 T5
6.81 kg/bhp
13.13 kg/bhp
Audi A3 Saloon 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo S40 T5
Audi A3 Saloon 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
72 mpg
Volvo S40 T5
29 mpg
72 mpg
Audi A3 Saloon 1.6 TDI
21 mpg
city
59 mpg
39 mpg
motorway
No data
58 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
375 mi
Range
797 mi
Volvo S40 T5
375 mi
797 mi
Audi A3 Saloon 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
181.9 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).
80.3 kWh
Volvo S40 T5
181.9 kWh
80.3 kWh
Audi A3 Saloon 1.6 TDI
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
229 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
102 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo S40 T5
Audi A3 Saloon 1.6 TDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
475 kg
Maximum Payload
475 kg
404 L
Boot Capacity
425 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
