The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 1.6 TDI (14 - 16) vs. Volvo V40 D2 (12 - 15)

€ 27,600
Audi A3 1.6 TDI (14 - 16) Audi A3 1.6 TDI
€ 25,500
 Volvo V40 D2 (12 - 15) Volvo V40 D2
€ 27,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,500

ⓘ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 D2
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 1.6 TDI (14 - 16)
70
77.4
55.9
Blueprint Volvo V40 D2 (12 - 15)
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 (14 - 16)
102.4
166.8
Blueprint Volvo V40 D2 (12 - 15)
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 D2
2877 lb
Curb Weight
3243 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4167 lb
Audi A3 1.6 TDI (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
366 lb
11.29 %
Volvo V40 D2 (12 - 15)

General

Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Volvo V40 D2
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 D2
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
DBKA
Engine Code
D4162T
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 3600 rpm
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
108 hp
113 hp
Volvo V40 D2
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 D2

Performance

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

479 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.6 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

541 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 D2

▶ REPLAY
26.64 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.7 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
26.64 lb/hp
28.7 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D2

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Volvo V40 D2
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
64 mpg
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
59 mpg
64 mpg
Volvo V40 D2
50 mpg
city
57 mpg
No data
highway
69 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
777 mi
Range
873 mi
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
777 mi
873 mi
Volvo V40 D2
Environmental Impact
82.2 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).
76.1 kWh
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
82.2 kWh
76.1 kWh
Volvo V40 D2
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
169 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
154 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Volvo V40 D2
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