The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI S tronic (08 - 09) vs. Volvo V40 D2 (16 - 17)
€ 23,100

€ 26,200

€ 23,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,200
ⓘ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. The Audi A3 1.4 TFSI is 13.2 cm shorter, 9.2 cm narrower and 0.1 cm taller than the Volvo V40 D2.
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Volvo V40 D2
1421
1765
1957
1420
1857
2041
1765 mm
Width
1857 mm
1957 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2041 mm
1421 mm
Height
1420 mm
2578
4238
2647
4370
4238 mm
Length
4370 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2647 mm
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Volvo V40 D2
1345 kg
Kerb Weight
1532 kg
1830 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1920 kg

Weight Difference:
187 kg
12.21 %

General
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Volvo V40 D2
8P
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 manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Volvo V40 D2
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
CAXC
Engine Code
D4204T8
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1390 CC
Engine Capacity
1969 CC
123 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
118 bhp
at 3750 rpm
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
123 bhp
118 bhp
Volvo V40 D2
200 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
280 NM
at 1500 rpm
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
200 NM
280 NM
Volvo V40 D2
Performance
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Volvo V40 D2
126 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
129 m
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
146 m
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 D2
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10.93 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.98 kg/bhp
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
10.93 kg/bhp
12.98 kg/bhp
Volvo V40 D2
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Volvo V40 D2
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
78 mpg
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
50 mpg
78 mpg
Volvo V40 D2
40 mpg
city
71 mpg
No data
motorway
86 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
62 L
610 mi
Range
1070 mi
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
610 mi
1070 mi
Volvo V40 D2
Environmental Impact
106.1 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).
74 kWh
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
106.1 kWh
74 kWh
Volvo V40 D2
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
133 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
94 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Volvo V40 D2
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
388 kg
350 L
Boot Capacity
335 L








1080 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1032 L