The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI S tronic (10 - 12) vs. Volvo V40 D2 (12 - 15)
€ 22,900
€ 25,500
€ 22,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. Both cars are the same height, but the Audi A3 1.2 TFSI is 5.2 inches shorter and 0.7 inches narrower.
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
Volvo V40 D2
55.9
69.5
77
55.9
70.2
80.4
69.5 in
Width
70.2 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.4 in
55.9 in
Height
55.9 in
101.5
166.9
104.2
172
166.9 in
Length
172 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
104.2 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
Volvo V40 D2
2877 lb
Curb Weight
3243 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb
Weight Difference:
366 lb
11.29 %
General
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
Volvo V40 D2
8P
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
Volvo V40 D2
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
CBZB
Engine Code
D4162T
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 3600 rpm
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
104 hp
113 hp
Volvo V40 D2
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
129 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 D2
Performance
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
Volvo V40 D2
119 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 D2
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27.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.7 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
27.66 lb/hp
28.7 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D2
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
Volvo V40 D2
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
64 mpg
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
44 mpg
64 mpg
Volvo V40 D2
36 mpg
city
57 mpg
No data
highway
69 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
645 mi
Range
873 mi
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
645 mi
873 mi
Volvo V40 D2
Environmental Impact
100.4 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).
76.1 kWh
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
100.4 kWh
76.1 kWh
Volvo V40 D2
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
154 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
Volvo V40 D2
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
924 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
30.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft
