The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra (14 - 16) vs. Volvo V40 D2 ECO Geartronic (15 - 16)
€ 26,900

€ 27,700

€ 26,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,700
ⓘ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 ultra is 5.2 inches shorter and 0.2 inches narrower.
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
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 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
2800 lb
Curb Weight
3477 lb
3869 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4398 lb

Weight Difference:
677 lb
19.47 %

General
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
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

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
CUKB, CZEA
Engine Code
D4204T8
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 3750 rpm
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
148 hp
118 hp
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
184 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
Performance
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
137 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 D2 ECO
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18.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.47 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
18.92 lb/hp
29.47 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
64 mpg
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
50 mpg
64 mpg
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
41 mpg
city
55 mpg
No data
highway
69 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
661 mi
Range
672 mi
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
661 mi
672 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).
76.1 kWh
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
89 kWh
76.1 kWh
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
156 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
922 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft









31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft