Audi A3 2004 vs Volvo S40 2004

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Audi A3
2004 - 2008
Volvo S40
2004 - 2007
Body: HatchbackSedan
The hatchback generally has more luggage space thanks to a larger trunk door opening and the ability to convert the rear of the passenger compartment into luggage space. Sedans tend to be quieter than hatchbacks, due to a more isolated rear area.
Gearbox: Manual/AutomaticManual/Automatic
Engines: 1.4 - 3.21.6 - 2.5

Performance

Power: 102 - 250 HP100 - 220 HP
Torque: 148 - 350 NM150 - 350 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 6.3 - 13.2 seconds6.8 - 12 seconds
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Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 5.1 - 10.64.9 - 10.0
Audi A3 petrol engines consumes on average 0.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than Volvo S40. On average, Audi A3 equipped with diesel engines consume 0.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo S40.
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Dimensions

Length: 4.29 m4.47 m
Width: 1.76 m1.77 m
Height: 1.42 m1.45 m
Audi A3 is smaller.
Audi A3 is 18 cm shorter than the Volvo S40, 1 cm narrower, while the height of Audi A3 is 3 cm lower.
Trunk capacity: 370 litres404 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down
1120 litres883 litres
Audi A3 has 34 litres less trunk space than the Volvo S40. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Audi A3 (by 237 litres).
Turning diameter: 10.7 meters11 meters
The turning circle of the Audi A3 is 0.3 metres less than that of the Volvo S40.
Gross weight (kg): ~ 1`944~ 1`928
Safety: no data
Quality:
above average

average
Average price (€): 32002400
Pros and Cons: Audi A3 has
  • lower fuel consumption
  • fewer faults
Volvo S40 has
  • roomier boot
  • lower price
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