The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI (07 - 08) vs. Volvo V40 D3 (18 - 18)
€ 21,400
€ 29,200
€ 21,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,200
ⓘ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 1.4 TFSI is 6.1 inches shorter and 3.6 inches narrower.
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Volvo V40 D3
55.9
69.5
77
55.9
73.1
80.4
69.5 in
Width
73.1 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.4 in
55.9 in
Height
55.9 in
101.5
165.9
104.2
172
165.9 in
Length
172 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
104.2 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Volvo V40 D3
2943 lb
Curb Weight
3470 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4365 lb
Weight Difference:
527 lb
15.19 %
General
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Volvo V40 D3
8P
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 manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Volvo V40 D3
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
CAXC
Engine Code
D5204T6
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
123 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3750 rpm
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
123 hp
148 hp
Volvo V40 D3
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
148 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 D3
Performance
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Volvo V40 D3
126 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 D3
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23.93 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.45 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
23.93 lb/hp
23.45 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Volvo V40 D3
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
51 mpg
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
38 mpg
51 mpg
Volvo V40 D3
28 mpg
city
41 mpg
No data
highway
59 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
551 mi
Range
838 mi
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
551 mi
838 mi
Volvo V40 D3
Environmental Impact
117.5 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).
94.6 kWh
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
117.5 kWh
94.6 kWh
Volvo V40 D3
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
195 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Volvo V40 D3
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
895 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft
