The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.6 (03 - 05) vs. Volvo V40 D3 (16 - 18)
€ 19,100
€ 28,800
€ 19,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,800
ⓘ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 1.6 is 16.7 cm shorter, 9.2 cm narrower and 0.1 cm taller than the Volvo V40 D3.
Audi A3 1.6
Volvo V40 D3
1421
1765
1957
1420
1857
2041
1765 mm
Width
1857 mm
1957 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2041 mm
1421 mm
Height
1420 mm
2578
4203
2647
4370
4203 mm
Length
4370 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2647 mm
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 1.6
Volvo V40 D3
1280 kg
Kerb Weight
1561 kg
1765 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1980 kg
Weight Difference:
281 kg
18 %
General
Audi A3 1.6
Volvo V40 D3
8P
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 1.6
Volvo V40 D3
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BGU, BSE, BSF, CCSA
Engine Code
D5204T6
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1595 CC
Engine Capacity
1969 CC
101 bhp
at 5600 rpm
Power
148 bhp
at 3750 rpm
Audi A3 1.6
101 bhp
148 bhp
Volvo V40 D3
148 NM
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
320 NM
at 1750 rpm
Audi A3 1.6
148 NM
320 NM
Volvo V40 D3
Performance
Audi A3 1.6
Volvo V40 D3
115 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
11.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
165 m
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
117 m
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 D3
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12.67 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.55 kg/bhp
Audi A3 1.6
12.67 kg/bhp
10.55 kg/bhp
Volvo V40 D3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.6
Volvo V40 D3
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
78 mpg
Audi A3 1.6
40 mpg
78 mpg
Volvo V40 D3
29 mpg
city
71 mpg
No data
motorway
86 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
62 L
488 mi
Range
1070 mi
Audi A3 1.6
488 mi
1070 mi
Volvo V40 D3
Environmental Impact
132.6 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 1.6
132.6 kWh
74 kWh
Volvo V40 D3
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
168 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
94 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 1.6
Volvo V40 D3
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
419 kg
350 L
Boot Capacity
335 L
1100 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1032 L
