The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.6 TDI (09 - 12) vs. Volvo V40 D4 ECO (14 - 15)
€ 23,000
€ 29,900
€ 23,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,900
ⓘ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 1.6 TDI is 5.2 inches shorter and 0.7 inches narrower.
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Volvo V40 D4 ECO
55.9
69.5
77
55.9
70.2
80.4
69.5 in
Width
70.2 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.4 in
55.9 in
Height
55.9 in
101.5
166.9
104.2
172
166.9 in
Length
172 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
104.2 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Volvo V40 D4 ECO
2987 lb
Curb Weight
3479 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4420 lb
Weight Difference:
492 lb
14.14 %
General
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Volvo V40 D4 ECO
8P
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Volvo V40 D4 ECO
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
CAYB
Engine Code
D4204T14
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
89 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 4250 rpm
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
89 hp
187 hp
Volvo V40 D4 ECO
170 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
170 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 D4 ECO
Performance
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Volvo V40 D4 ECO
112 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
12.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
587 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 D4 ECO
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33.56 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.6 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
33.56 lb/hp
18.6 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D4 ECO
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Volvo V40 D4 ECO
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
71 mpg
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
53 mpg
71 mpg
Volvo V40 D4 ECO
42 mpg
city
62 mpg
No data
highway
78 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
777 mi
Range
1168 mi
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
777 mi
1168 mi
Volvo V40 D4 ECO
Environmental Impact
90.4 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).
67.9 kWh
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
90.4 kWh
67.9 kWh
Volvo V40 D4 ECO
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
137 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Volvo V40 D4 ECO
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
941 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
30.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft
