The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo S40 T5 Geartronic (07 - 12) vs. Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI (17 - 18)
€ 33,700
€ 31,200
€ 33,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,200
ⓘ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 0.7 inches longer, an inch narrower and 1.5 inches taller than the Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI.
Volvo S40 T5
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 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 T5
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
3258 lb
Curb Weight
2965 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4012 lb
Weight Difference:
293 lb
8.99 %
General
Volvo S40 T5
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
M
Generation
8V
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo S40 T5
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
Straight-five gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
B5254T7
Engine Code
DDYA
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
227 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
114 hp
at 3250 rpm
Volvo S40 T5
227 hp
114 hp
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
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 1.6 TDI
Performance
Volvo S40 T5
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
146 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo S40 T5
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
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14.35 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.01 lb/hp
Volvo S40 T5
14.35 lb/hp
26.01 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo S40 T5
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
57 mpg
Volvo S40 T5
25 mpg
57 mpg
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
17 mpg
city
51 mpg
34 mpg
highway
No data
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
410 mi
Range
758 mi
Volvo S40 T5
410 mi
758 mi
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
178.2 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).
84.3 kWh
Volvo S40 T5
178.2 kWh
84.3 kWh
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
172 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo S40 T5
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1063 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
11.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
