The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo S40 T5 Geartronic (07 - 12) vs. Audi A3 Sedan 30 TFSI (18 - ..)
€ 33,700
€ 28,600
€ 33,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,600
ⓘ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 30 TFSI.
Volvo S40 T5
Audi A3 Sedan 30 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 30 TFSI
3258 lb
Curb Weight
2811 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3825 lb
Weight Difference:
448 lb
13.75 %
General
Volvo S40 T5
Audi A3 Sedan 30 TFSI
M
Generation
8V
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo S40 T5
Audi A3 Sedan 30 TFSI
Straight-five gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
B5254T7
Engine Code
DKRF
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
3
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
227 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
114 hp
at 5000 rpm
Volvo S40 T5
227 hp
114 hp
Audi A3 Sedan 30 TFSI
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Volvo S40 T5
236 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sedan 30 TFSI
Performance
Volvo S40 T5
Audi A3 Sedan 30 TFSI
146 mph
Maximum Speed
131 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo S40 T5
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sedan 30 TFSI
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14.35 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.66 lb/hp
Volvo S40 T5
14.35 lb/hp
24.66 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sedan 30 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo S40 T5
Audi A3 Sedan 30 TFSI
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Volvo S40 T5
25 mpg
48 mpg
Audi A3 Sedan 30 TFSI
17 mpg
city
38 mpg
34 mpg
highway
No data
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
410 mi
Range
634 mi
Volvo S40 T5
410 mi
634 mi
Audi A3 Sedan 30 TFSI
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).
92.9 kWh
Volvo S40 T5
178.2 kWh
92.9 kWh
Audi A3 Sedan 30 TFSI
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Volvo S40 T5
Audi A3 Sedan 30 TFSI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1063 lb
Maximum Payload
1014 lb
11.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
