2011 Volvo S40 vs. 2011 Audi A3
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the 2011 Volvo S40 and 2011 Audi A3 contrasts the two cars across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which car is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of each vehicle model, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and the vehicle's projected lifetime recalls (based on analyzing over 25 billion data points). This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which vehicle represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both the 2011 Volvo S40 and the 2011 Audi A3.
When comparing the 2011 Volvo S40's and the 2011 Audi A3's specifications and ratings, the 2011 Volvo S40 has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for used cars and base engine power. The 2011 Audi A3 has the advantage in the area of interior volume. The 2011 Volvo S40 and 2011 Audi A3 have the same fuel efficiency. Based on this comparison of the 2011 Volvo S40's and the 2011 Audi A3's specifications and ratings, the 2011 Volvo S40 is a better car than the 2011 Audi A3.
Pricing: A used 2011 Volvo S40 ranges from $3,604 to $10,432 while a used 2011 Audi A3 is priced between $4,905 to $11,352.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the 2011 Volvo S40’s base engine makes 227 horsepower, and the 2011 Audi A3 base engine makes 200 horsepower. Both the S40 and the A3 are rated to deliver an average of 24 miles per gallon, with highway ranges of 477 and 435 miles respectively. Both models use gasoline.
Passenger Space Comparison: The 2011 Audi A3 has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front head room, rear leg room, and cargo space. The 2011 Volvo S40 has the advantage in the areas of front shoulder room, front leg room, rear head room and rear shoulder room.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
27750
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New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
27270
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Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
6835
Price Range:
3604 - 10432
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N/A
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N/A
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
10
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
140605
# Good or Great Deals:
1
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
8180
Price Range:
4905 - 11352
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# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
22
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
108339
# Good or Great Deals:
5
Volvo S40 Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
Not available
Safety:
Not available
Audi A3 Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
Not available
Safety:
Not available
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2011 Volvo S40
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
N/A
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Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2011 Audi A3
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
N/A
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
N/A
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
2.376968973540397
Typical Category Recalls:
N/A
Category Range for Recalls:
N/A
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
3.500498524613576
Typical Category Recalls:
N/A
Category Range for Recalls:
N/A
Volvo S40 Rankings
Not yet available
Audi A3 Rankings
Available Body Styles
Sedan
Available Body Styles
Wagon
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Diesel, Gasoline
2011 Volvo S40 Trim Levels
T5, T5 R-Design
2011 Audi A3 Trim Levels
2.0 TDI Premium, 2.0 TDI Premium Plus, 2.0T Premium, 2.0T Premium Plus, 2.0T Premium Plus PZEV, 2.0T Premium PZEV, 2.0T quattro Premium, 2.0T quattro Premium Plus
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
4 years
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
4 years
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2026 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
227 hp @ 5000 rpm
Torque:
236 foot-lbs @ 1500 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.067 hp per pound
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
200 hp @ 5100 rpm
Torque:
207 foot-lbs @ 1800 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.062 hp per pound
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2.5 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
5
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
21 / 30 / 24
Range (city/hwy):
334 / 477 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Manual
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD / AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
21 / 30 / 24
Range (city/hwy):
305 / 435 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Power Lift Gate:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Heated Seats
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Parking Sensors:
Available
Satellite radio:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Air Suspension:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Keyless Ignition:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Voice Recognition:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Available
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Power outlet:
Standard
Heated Seats
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Available
Parking Sensors:
Available
Satellite radio:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Air Suspension:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Keyless Ignition:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
Available
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Voice Recognition:
Available
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Safety Features
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Backup camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Backup camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
38.9 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.6 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
55.2 inches
Rear Head Room:
37.2 inches
Rear Leg Room:
34.4 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
54.1 inches
Cargo Space:
12.6 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
31.2 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 3rd-row seat folded down:
Not applicable
Overall Interior Volume:
92.0 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
39.3 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.2 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
54.3 inches
Rear Head Room:
36.9 inches
Rear Leg Room:
34.8 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
52.8 inches
Cargo Space:
19.5 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
55.6 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 3rd-row seat folded down:
Not applicable
Overall Interior Volume:
108.5 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3363 lbs
Width:
69.7 inches
Height:
57.2 inches
Length:
176.2 inches
Wheelbase:
103.9 inches
Ground Clearance:
Not yet available
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3219 lbs
Width:
78.5 inches
Height:
56 inches
Length:
168.9 inches
Wheelbase:
101.5 inches
Ground Clearance:
4.3 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
17.0 x 7.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
205/50R17
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
17.0 x 7.5 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
P225/45R17
Exterior Colors
Black
Solid Black
Blue
Barents Blue Metallic
Gray
Titanium Gray Metallic
Red
Flamenco Red Metallic
Silver
Silver Metallic
White
Ice White
Exterior Colors
Black
Brilliant Black
Blue
Deep Sea Blue Pearl / Scuba Blue Metallic
Gray
Lava Gray Pearl Effect / Meteor Gray Pearl Effect
Red
Brilliant Red
Silver
Ice Silver Metallic / Monza Silver Metallic
White
Ibis White
Interior Colors
Beige
Calcite / Dark Beige with Quartz Beige
Black
Off Black
Gray
Not available
Interior Colors
Beige
Luxor Beige
Black
Black
Gray
Light Gray
