Volvo S40 2006 vs Audi A3 2004
| Body: | Sedan | Hatchback | |
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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: | 1.8 Diesel | 1.9 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 125 HP | 105 HP | |
| Torque: | 165 NM | 250 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11 seconds | 11.7 seconds | |
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Volvo S40 is more dynamic to drive. Volvo S40 engine produces 20 HP more power than Audi A3, but torque is 85 NM less than Audi A3. Thanks to more power Volvo S40 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.4 | 5.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.3 l/100km | 5.8 l/100km | |
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The Audi A3 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volvo S40 consumes 2.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A3, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volvo S40 could require 345 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volvo S40 consumes 2.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A3. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 740 km in combined cycle | 1070 km in combined cycle | |
| 940 km on highway | 1300 km on highway | ||
| 660 km with real consumption | 940 km with real consumption | ||
| Audi A3 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.47 m | 4.29 m | |
| Width: | 1.77 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.42 m | |
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Volvo S40 is larger. Volvo S40 is 18 cm longer than the Audi A3, 1 cm wider, while the height of Volvo S40 is 3 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 404 litres | 370 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
883 litres | 1120 litres | |
| Volvo S40 has 34 litres more trunk space than the Audi A3. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Audi A3 (by 237 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 10.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volvo S40 is 0.3 metres more than that of the Audi A3. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`850 | 1`895 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | above 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 (€): | 2200 | 3200 | |
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