The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 1.6 TDI (12 - 14) vs. Volvo V40 D2 (16 - 17)

€ 24,800
Audi A3 1.6 TDI (12 - 14) Audi A3 1.6 TDI
€ 26,200
 Volvo V40 D2 (16 - 17) Volvo V40 D2
€ 24,800
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 1.6 TDI is 13.3 cm shorter, 8 cm narrower and 0.1 cm taller than the Volvo V40 D2.
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Volvo V40 D2
1421
Blueprint Audi A3 1.6 TDI (12 - 14)
1777
1966
1420
Blueprint Volvo V40 D2 (16 - 17)
1857
2041
1777 mm
Width
1857 mm
1966 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2041 mm
1421 mm
Height
1420 mm
Blueprint Audi A3 1.6 TDI (12 - 14)
2601
4237
Blueprint Volvo V40 D2 (16 - 17)
2647
4370
4237 mm
Length
4370 mm
2601 mm
Wheelbase
2647 mm

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Volvo V40 D2
1305 kg
Kerb Weight
1532 kg
1790 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1920 kg
Audi A3 1.6 TDI (12 - 14)
Weight Difference:
227 kg
14.82 %
Volvo V40 D2 (16 - 17)

General

Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Volvo V40 D2
8V
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Volvo V40 D2
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
CLHA
Engine Code
D4204T8
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
1969 CC
104 bhp
at 3000 rpm
Power
118 bhp
at 3750 rpm
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
104 bhp
118 bhp
Volvo V40 D2
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
280 NM
at 1500 rpm
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
250 NM
280 NM
Volvo V40 D2

Performance

Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Volvo V40 D2
121 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

149 m
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.6 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

146 m
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 D2

▶ REPLAY
12.55 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.98 kg/bhp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
12.55 kg/bhp
12.98 kg/bhp
Volvo V40 D2

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Volvo V40 D2
Fuel Economy
74 mpg
combined
78 mpg
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
74 mpg
78 mpg
Volvo V40 D2
61 mpg
city
71 mpg
No data
motorway
86 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
62 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
818 mi
Range
1070 mi
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
818 mi
1070 mi
Volvo V40 D2
Environmental Impact
78.2 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).
74 kWh
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
78.2 kWh
74 kWh
Volvo V40 D2
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
99 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
94 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Volvo V40 D2
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
388 kg
365 L
Boot Capacity
335 L
1100 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1032 L