The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 1.6 TDI (12 - 14) vs. Volvo V40 D3 (15 - 16)

€ 24,800
Audi A3 1.6 TDI (12 - 14) Audi A3 1.6 TDI
€ 27,400
 Volvo V40 D3 (15 - 16) Volvo V40 D3
€ 24,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,400

ⓘ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 0.2 inches narrower.
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Volvo V40 D3
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 1.6 TDI (12 - 14)
70
77.4
55.9
Blueprint Volvo V40 D3 (15 - 16)
70.2
80.4
70 in
Width
70.2 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.4 in
55.9 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint Audi A3 1.6 TDI (12 - 14)
102.4
166.8
Blueprint Volvo V40 D3 (15 - 16)
104.2
172
166.8 in
Length
172 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
104.2 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Volvo V40 D3
2877 lb
Curb Weight
3441 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4365 lb
Audi A3 1.6 TDI (12 - 14)
Weight Difference:
564 lb
16.39 %
Volvo V40 D3 (15 - 16)

General

Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Volvo V40 D3
8V
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Volvo V40 D3
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
CLHA
Engine Code
D5204T6
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 3000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3750 rpm
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
104 hp
148 hp
Volvo V40 D3
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 D3

Performance

Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Volvo V40 D3
121 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

489 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.6 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

384 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 D3

▶ REPLAY
27.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.25 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
27.66 lb/hp
23.25 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D3

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Volvo V40 D3
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
62 mpg
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
62 mpg
62 mpg
Volvo V40 D3
51 mpg
city
53 mpg
No data
highway
67 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
818 mi
Range
1014 mi
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
818 mi
1014 mi
Volvo V40 D3
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).
78.2 kWh
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
78.2 kWh
78.2 kWh
Volvo V40 D3
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Volvo V40 D3
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
924 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft