Audi A3 2006 vs Volvo S40 2004
| Body: | Hatchback | Sedan | |
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| 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 | Manual | |
| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 170 HP | 136 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 340 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.9 seconds | 9.5 seconds | |
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Audi A3 is more dynamic to drive. Audi A3 engine produces 34 HP more power than Volvo S40, whereas torque is 10 NM more than Volvo S40. Thanks to more power Audi A3 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.4 | 5.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.6 l/100km | 6.1 l/100km | |
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The Volvo S40 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Audi A3 consumes 0.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo S40, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Audi A3 could require 120 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Audi A3 consumes 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo S40. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 850 km in combined cycle | 980 km in combined cycle | |
| 830 km with real consumption | 900 km with real consumption | ||
| Volvo S40 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.29 m | 4.47 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.45 m | |
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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: | 350 litres | 404 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1120 litres | 883 litres | |
| Audi A3 has 54 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 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Audi A3 is 0.3 metres less than that of the Volvo S40. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`040 | 1`940 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | average | |
| Audi A3 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volvo S40 has serious deffects in 15 percent more cases than Audi A3, so Audi A3 quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 3200 | 2400 | |
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