The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI (14 - 16) vs. Volvo V40 D3 Geartronic (16 - 18)
€ 24,700
€ 30,600
€ 24,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. Both cars are the same height, but the Audi A3 1.2 TFSI is 5.2 inches shorter and 3.1 inches narrower.
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
Volvo V40 D3
55.9
70
77.4
55.9
73.1
80.4
70 in
Width
73.1 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.4 in
55.9 in
Height
55.9 in
102.4
166.8
104.2
172
166.8 in
Length
172 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
104.2 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
Volvo V40 D3
2701 lb
Curb Weight
3477 lb
3770 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4398 lb
Weight Difference:
776 lb
22.32 %
General
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
Volvo V40 D3
8V
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
Volvo V40 D3
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
CYVB
Engine Code
D5204T6
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
108 hp
at 4600 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3750 rpm
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
108 hp
148 hp
Volvo V40 D3
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
129 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 D3
Performance
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
Volvo V40 D3
123 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 D3
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25.01 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.49 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
25.01 lb/hp
23.49 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
Volvo V40 D3
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
62 mpg
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
47 mpg
62 mpg
Volvo V40 D3
37 mpg
city
53 mpg
No data
highway
67 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
621 mi
Range
1014 mi
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
621 mi
1014 mi
Volvo V40 D3
Environmental Impact
94.8 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
78.2 kWh
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
94.8 kWh
78.2 kWh
Volvo V40 D3
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
188 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
163 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
Volvo V40 D3
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
922 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft
