The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo S40 T5 AWD (07 - 10) vs. Audi A3 Sedan 35 TFSI S tronic (19 - ..)
€ 34,500
€ 32,600
€ 34,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,600
ⓘ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 35 TFSI.
Volvo S40 T5
Audi A3 Sedan 35 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 T5
Audi A3 Sedan 35 TFSI
3406 lb
Curb Weight
2987 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4079 lb
Weight Difference:
419 lb
12.3 %
General
Volvo S40 T5
Audi A3 Sedan 35 TFSI
M
Generation
8V
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Volvo S40 T5
Audi A3 Sedan 35 TFSI
Straight-five gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
B5254T7
Engine Code
DPCA
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
227 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Volvo S40 T5
227 hp
148 hp
Audi A3 Sedan 35 TFSI
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 35 TFSI
Performance
Volvo S40 T5
Audi A3 Sedan 35 TFSI
143 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
7.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo S40 T5
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sedan 35 TFSI
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15 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.18 lb/hp
Volvo S40 T5
15 lb/hp
20.18 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sedan 35 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo S40 T5
Audi A3 Sedan 35 TFSI
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Volvo S40 T5
25 mpg
46 mpg
Audi A3 Sedan 35 TFSI
17 mpg
city
36 mpg
32 mpg
highway
No data
15.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
375 mi
Range
609 mi
Volvo S40 T5
375 mi
609 mi
Audi A3 Sedan 35 TFSI
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).
96.6 kWh
Volvo S40 T5
181.9 kWh
96.6 kWh
Audi A3 Sedan 35 TFSI
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
369 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
230 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Volvo S40 T5
Audi A3 Sedan 35 TFSI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
11.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
