The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI S tronic (14 - 16) vs. Volvo V40 D3 Geartronic (18 - 18)
€ 27,500
€ 31,000
€ 27,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. Both cars are the same height, but the Audi A3 1.4 TFSI is 5.2 inches shorter and 3.1 inches narrower.
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Volvo V40 D3
55.9
70
77.4
55.9
73.1
80.4
70 in
Width
73.1 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
Volvo V40 D3
2800 lb
Curb Weight
3477 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4398 lb
Weight Difference:
677 lb
19.47 %
General
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Volvo V40 D3
8V
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Volvo V40 D3
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
CXSB, CZCA
Engine Code
D5204T6
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
123 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3750 rpm
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
123 hp
148 hp
Volvo V40 D3
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
148 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 D3
Performance
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Volvo V40 D3
128 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
9.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 D3
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22.76 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.49 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
22.76 lb/hp
23.49 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Volvo V40 D3
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
47 mpg
52 mpg
Volvo V40 D3
38 mpg
city
45 mpg
No data
highway
59 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
621 mi
Range
856 mi
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
621 mi
856 mi
Volvo V40 D3
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).
92.5 kWh
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
94.8 kWh
92.5 kWh
Volvo V40 D3
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
185 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
190 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Volvo V40 D3
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1058 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
