Volvo S40 2004 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: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 2.4 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain and belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 140 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 220 NM | 200 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11 seconds | 9.7 seconds | |
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Audi A3 is a more dynamic driving. Volvo S40 engine produces 10 HP less power than Audi A3, but torque is 20 NM more than Audi A3. Due to the lower power, Volvo S40 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.1 | 7.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.4 l/100km | 8.6 l/100km | |
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The Audi A3 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volvo S40 consumes 1.3 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 195 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volvo S40 consumes 0.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A3. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 680 km in combined cycle | 700 km in combined cycle | |
| 920 km on highway | 1000 km on highway | ||
| 650 km with real consumption | 630 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 560'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Volvo S40 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 13 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including Volvo V70, Volvo S80, Volvo S60, Volvo V50, Volvo S70 | Installed on at least 9 other car models, including Volkswagen Passat, Volkswagen Golf, Seat Altea, Seat Leon | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Volvo S40 2004 2.4 engine: The strengths of this engine lie in its durable components, long lifespan, reliability in everyday use, and substantial power reserves.
However, there are notable weaknesses. Early models were equipped ... More about Volvo S40 2004 2.4 engine Audi A3 2004 2.0 engine: 2.0 FSI engine, part of the EA827 family, features a lightweight aluminum block with cast-iron liners and a unique timing system. A toothed belt drives the exhaust camshaft, while the intake camshaft is driven by a single-row chain, which also integrates with the variable valve timing mechanism. The timing regulator is ... More about Audi A3 2004 2.0 engine | |||
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`940 | 1`905 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | above average | |
| Audi A3 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volvo S40 has serious deffects in 10 percent more cases than Audi A3, so Audi A3 quality is probably slightly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 2200 | 3200 | |
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