The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod S tronic (13 - 14) vs. Volvo V40 D2 ECO Powershift (13 - 15)
€ 25,900

€ 27,300

€ 25,900
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. The Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod is 13.2 cm shorter, 0.6 cm narrower and 0.1 cm taller than the Volvo V40 D2 ECO.
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
1421
1777
1966
1420
1783
2041
1777 mm
Width
1783 mm
1966 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2041 mm
1421 mm
Height
1420 mm
2601
4237
2647
4369
4237 mm
Length
4369 mm
2601 mm
Wheelbase
2647 mm
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
1280 kg
Kerb Weight
1526 kg
1765 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1940 kg

Weight Difference:
246 kg
16.12 %

General
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
8V
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
CPTA
Engine Code
D4162T
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1395 CC
Engine Capacity
1560 CC
138 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
113 bhp
at 3600 rpm
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
138 bhp
113 bhp
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
270 NM
at 1750 rpm
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
250 NM
270 NM
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
Performance
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
132 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
115 m
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
62 mph
62
mph
mph
168 m
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 D2 ECO
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9.28 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.5 kg/bhp
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
9.28 kg/bhp
13.5 kg/bhp
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
72 mpg
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
60 mpg
72 mpg
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
48 mpg
city
64 mpg
No data
motorway
78 mpg
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
52 L
661 mi
Range
828 mi
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
661 mi
828 mi
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
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).
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 1.4 TFSI cod
89 kWh
80.3 kWh
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
110 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
102 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
414 kg
365 L
Boot Capacity
335 L









1100 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1032 L