The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.6 TDI (12 - 14) vs. Volvo V40 T3 Geartronic (16 - 18)
€ 24,800
€ 28,600
€ 24,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,600
ⓘ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 T3.
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Volvo V40 T3
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 T3
1305 kg
Kerb Weight
1554 kg
1790 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1965 kg
Weight Difference:
249 kg
16.02 %
General
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Volvo V40 T3
8V
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Volvo V40 T3
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
CLHA
Engine Code
B4154T4
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
1498 CC
104 bhp
at 3000 rpm
Power
150 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
104 bhp
150 bhp
Volvo V40 T3
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1700 rpm
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
250 NM
250 NM
Volvo V40 T3
Performance
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Volvo V40 T3
121 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
149 m
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
115 m
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 T3
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12.55 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.36 kg/bhp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
12.55 kg/bhp
10.36 kg/bhp
Volvo V40 T3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Volvo V40 T3
Fuel Economy
74 mpg
combined
51 mpg
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
74 mpg
51 mpg
Volvo V40 T3
61 mpg
city
39 mpg
No data
motorway
63 mpg
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
62 L
818 mi
Range
700 mi
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
818 mi
700 mi
Volvo V40 T3
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).
104.1 kWh
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
78.2 kWh
104.1 kWh
Volvo V40 T3
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6
99 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
129 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Volvo V40 T3
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
411 kg
365 L
Boot Capacity
335 L
1100 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1032 L
