The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo S40 T5 Geartronic (07 - 12) vs. Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI ultra (14 - 16)

€ 33,700
Volvo S40 T5 Geartronic (07 - 12) Volvo S40 T5
€ 27,600
 Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI ultra (14 - 16) Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI ultra
€ 33,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,600

ⓘ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 0.8 inches longer, an inch narrower and 1.5 inches taller than the Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI ultra.
Volvo S40 T5
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI ultra
57.2
Blueprint Volvo S40 T5 Geartronic (07 - 12)
69.7
79.6
55.7
Blueprint Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI ultra (14 - 16)
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
Blueprint Volvo S40 T5 Geartronic (07 - 12)
103.9
176.2
Blueprint Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI ultra (14 - 16)
103.8
175.4
176.2 in
Length
175.4 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in

Vehicle Weight

Volvo S40 T5
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI ultra
3258 lb
Curb Weight
2965 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4012 lb
Volvo S40 T5 Geartronic (07 - 12)
Weight Difference:
293 lb
8.99 %
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI ultra (14 - 16)

General

Volvo S40 T5
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI ultra
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 ultra
Straight-five gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
B5254T7
Engine Code
CRKB, CXXB
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
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Volvo S40 T5
227 hp
108 hp
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI 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 1.6 TDI ultra

Performance

Volvo S40 T5
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI ultra
146 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

328 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo S40 T5

62 mph 62
mph

489 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI ultra

▶ REPLAY
14.35 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.45 lb/hp
Volvo S40 T5
14.35 lb/hp
27.45 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI ultra

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo S40 T5
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI ultra
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
67 mpg
Volvo S40 T5
25 mpg
67 mpg
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI ultra
17 mpg
city
59 mpg
34 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
410 mi
Range
888 mi
Volvo S40 T5
410 mi
888 mi
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI ultra
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).
71.9 kWh
Volvo S40 T5
178.2 kWh
71.9 kWh
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI ultra
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
148 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo S40 T5
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI ultra
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