The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI S tronic (13 - 14) vs. Volvo V40 D3 Geartronic (12 - 15)
€ 23,800
€ 28,800
€ 23,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,800
ⓘ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 0.2 inches narrower.
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
Volvo V40 D3
55.9
70
77.4
55.9
70.2
80.4
70 in
Width
70.2 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
2745 lb
Curb Weight
3512 lb
3814 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4497 lb
Weight Difference:
767 lb
21.84 %
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
Volvo V40 D3
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-five diesel engine with turbocharger
CJZA
Engine Code
D5204T6
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
104 hp
148 hp
Volvo V40 D3
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
129 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 D3
Performance
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
Volvo V40 D3
120 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
10.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
469 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 D3
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26.39 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.73 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
26.39 lb/hp
23.73 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
Volvo V40 D3
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
45 mpg
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
48 mpg
45 mpg
Volvo V40 D3
41 mpg
city
34 mpg
No data
highway
55 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
634 mi
Range
717 mi
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
634 mi
717 mi
Volvo V40 D3
Environmental Impact
92.9 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).
107 kWh
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
92.9 kWh
107 kWh
Volvo V40 D3
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
180 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
219 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
985 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft
