The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.6 TDI (12 - 14) vs. Volvo V40 D3 (18 - 18)
€ 24,800
€ 29,200
€ 24,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,200
ⓘ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 D3.
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Volvo V40 D3
1421
1777
1966
1420
1857
2041
1777 mm
Width
1857 mm
1966 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2041 mm
1421 mm
Height
1420 mm
2601
4237
2647
4370
4237 mm
Length
4370 mm
2601 mm
Wheelbase
2647 mm
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Volvo V40 D3
1305 kg
Kerb Weight
1574 kg
1790 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1980 kg
Weight Difference:
269 kg
17.09 %
General
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Volvo V40 D3
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 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
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
1969 CC
104 bhp
at 3000 rpm
Power
148 bhp
at 3750 rpm
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
104 bhp
148 bhp
Volvo V40 D3
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
320 NM
at 1750 rpm
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
250 NM
320 NM
Volvo V40 D3
Performance
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Volvo V40 D3
121 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
149 m
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
119 m
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 D3
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12.55 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.64 kg/bhp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
12.55 kg/bhp
10.64 kg/bhp
Volvo V40 D3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Volvo V40 D3
Fuel Economy
74 mpg
combined
61 mpg
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
74 mpg
61 mpg
Volvo V40 D3
61 mpg
city
50 mpg
No data
motorway
71 mpg
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
62 L
818 mi
Range
838 mi
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
818 mi
838 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).
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).
94.6 kWh
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
78.2 kWh
94.6 kWh
Volvo V40 D3
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
99 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
121 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Volvo V40 D3
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
406 kg
365 L
Boot Capacity
335 L
1100 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1032 L
