The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI S tronic (14 - 16) vs. Volvo V40 D2 ECO Powershift (13 - 15)
€ 27,500

€ 27,300

€ 27,500
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 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
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
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
1270 kg
Kerb Weight
1526 kg
1750 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1940 kg

Weight Difference:
256 kg
16.78 %

General
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
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
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
CXSB, CZCA
Engine Code
D4162T
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1395 CC
Engine Capacity
1560 CC
123 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
113 bhp
at 3600 rpm
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
123 bhp
113 bhp
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
200 NM
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
270 NM
at 1750 rpm
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
200 NM
270 NM
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
Performance
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
128 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
9.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
126 m
0.000 sec

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

Volvo V40 D2 ECO
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10.33 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.5 kg/bhp
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
10.33 kg/bhp
13.5 kg/bhp
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
72 mpg
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
56 mpg
72 mpg
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
46 mpg
city
64 mpg
No data
motorway
78 mpg
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
52 L
621 mi
Range
828 mi
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
621 mi
828 mi
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
Environmental Impact
94.8 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
94.8 kWh
80.3 kWh
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
115 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
102 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
480 kg
Maximum Payload
414 kg
365 L
Boot Capacity
335 L









1100 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1032 L