The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 1.2 TFSI S tronic (14 - 16) vs. Volvo V40 D2 ECO Powershift (13 - 15)

€ 26,600
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI S tronic (14 - 16) Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
€ 27,300
 Volvo V40 D2 ECO Powershift (13 - 15) Volvo V40 D2 ECO
€ 26,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,300

ⓘ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 D2 ECO
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 1.2 TFSI S tronic (14 - 16)
70
77.4
55.9
Blueprint Volvo V40 D2 ECO Powershift (13 - 15)
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
Blueprint Audi A3 1.2 TFSI S tronic (14 - 16)
102.4
166.8
Blueprint Volvo V40 D2 ECO Powershift (13 - 15)
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 D2 ECO
2745 lb
Curb Weight
3364 lb
3814 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4277 lb
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI S tronic (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
619 lb
18.4 %
Volvo V40 D2 ECO Powershift (13 - 15)

General

Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
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 dual clutch transmission

Engine

Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
CYVB
Engine Code
D4162T
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
108 hp
at 4600 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 3600 rpm
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
108 hp
113 hp
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
129 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 D2 ECO

Performance

Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
123 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

453 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.2 TFSI

62 mph 62
mph

551 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 D2 ECO

▶ REPLAY
25.42 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.77 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
25.42 lb/hp
29.77 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D2 ECO

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
60 mpg
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
47 mpg
60 mpg
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
39 mpg
city
53 mpg
No data
highway
65 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
621 mi
Range
828 mi
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
621 mi
828 mi
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
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).
80.3 kWh
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
94.8 kWh
80.3 kWh
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
187 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
164 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
913 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft