The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod (13 - 14) vs. Volvo V40 D3 (12 - 15)

€ 24,000
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod (13 - 14) Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
€ 27,000
 Volvo V40 D3 (12 - 15) Volvo V40 D3
€ 24,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,000

ⓘ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 1.4 TFSI cod is 5.2 inches shorter and 0.2 inches narrower.
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
Volvo V40 D3
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod (13 - 14)
70
77.4
55.9
Blueprint Volvo V40 D3 (12 - 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 1.4 TFSI cod (13 - 14)
102.4
166.8
Blueprint Volvo V40 D3 (12 - 15)
104.2
172
166.8 in
Length
172 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
104.2 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
Volvo V40 D3
2800 lb
Curb Weight
3459 lb
3869 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4453 lb
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod (13 - 14)
Weight Difference:
659 lb
19.05 %
Volvo V40 D3 (12 - 15)

General

Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
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 manual transmission

Engine

Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
Volvo V40 D3
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-five diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
CPTA
Engine Code
D5204T6
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
138 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
138 hp
148 hp
Volvo V40 D3
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
184 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 D3

Performance

Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
Volvo V40 D3
132 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

377 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod

62 mph 62
mph

436 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 D3

▶ REPLAY
20.29 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.37 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
20.29 lb/hp
23.37 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D3

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
Volvo V40 D3
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
55 mpg
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
50 mpg
55 mpg
Volvo V40 D3
41 mpg
city
44 mpg
No data
highway
62 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
661 mi
Range
867 mi
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
661 mi
867 mi
Volvo V40 D3
Environmental Impact
89 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).
88.5 kWh
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
89 kWh
88.5 kWh
Volvo V40 D3
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
Volvo V40 D3
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
994 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft