Volvo S40 2005 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: | 2.5 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain and belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 220 HP | 200 HP | |
| Torque: | 320 NM | 280 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.1 seconds | 7.1 seconds | |
| Volvo S40 engine produces 20 HP more power than Audi A3, whereas torque is 40 NM more than Audi A3. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.5 | 8.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.4 l/100km | 9.6 l/100km | |
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By specification Volvo S40 consumes 0.6 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 90 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Volvo S40 consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi A3. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 58 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 610 km in combined cycle | 670 km in combined cycle | |
| 800 km on highway | 860 km on highway | ||
| 610 km with real consumption | 620 km with real consumption | ||
| Audi A3 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 390'000 km | 330'000 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: | 4 years | 2 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Volvo V50, Volvo C30, Volvo C70 | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Volkswagen Passat, Volkswagen Golf, Audi A4 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Audi A3 engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
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): | 2`020 | 2`030 | |
| 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 (€): | 2400 | 3200 | |
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