DETAILED CAR COMPARISON

2012 Volvo S40 vs 2012 Audi A3 Comparison

Compare technical specifications, scores and everyday-use differences side by side.

VS
WINNER

Audi A3

Leads the overall E-Kıyasla score by 14 points.

56.5–70.5
SPECIFICATION GROUPS

Every difference between the two cars

Basic Specifications

Volvo S40SpecificationAudi A3
VolvoMakeAudi
S40ModelA3
2012Model year2012
SedanBody typeHatchback
5Seats5
4Doors3

Performance

Volvo S40SpecificationAudi A3
11,4 s0–100 km/h9,3 s
0 km/hTop speed203 km/h
1560 ccEngine displacement1395 cc
115 HPPower122 HP
270 NmTorque200 Nm
4Cylinders4

Fuel & Consumption

Volvo S40SpecificationAudi A3
DieselFuel typePetrol
52 ltFuel tank50 lt
5,2 ltUrban consumption6,5 lt
3,8 ltExtra-urban consumption4,4 lt
4,3 ltAverage consumption5,2 lt

Transmission & Chassis

Volvo S40SpecificationAudi A3
Front-wheel driveDrivetrainFront-wheel drive
6Gears6
—Tyre size205/55 R16
YesABSYes

Dimensions

Volvo S40SpecificationAudi A3
4476 mmLength4237 mm
1770 mmWidth1777 mm
1454 mmHeight1421 mm
1383 KgWeight1175 Kg
2640 mmWheelbase2601 mm

E-Kıyasla Editor’s Note

2012 Volvo S40 and 2012 Audi A3 approach the same decision from different angles. We compare the exact versions so changes in engine, transmission, dimensions and equipment are not hidden behind the model names.

Overall, Audi A3 leads the E-Kıyasla score by 14 points. The score provides a consistent summary, while the best choice can still change with priorities such as urban efficiency, luggage space, performance or equipment.

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