The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.6 TDI (14 - 16) vs. Volvo V40 D3 (12 - 15)
€ 27,600
€ 27,000
€ 27,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,000
ⓘ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
70
77.4
55.9
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
102.4
166.8
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
3459 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4453 lb
Weight Difference:
582 lb
16.83 %
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-five diesel engine with turbocharger
DBKA
Engine Code
D5204T6
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
108 hp
148 hp
Volvo V40 D3
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 D3
Performance
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Volvo V40 D3
124 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 D3
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26.64 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.37 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
26.64 lb/hp
23.37 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Volvo V40 D3
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
55 mpg
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
59 mpg
55 mpg
Volvo V40 D3
50 mpg
city
44 mpg
No data
highway
62 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
777 mi
Range
867 mi
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
777 mi
867 mi
Volvo V40 D3
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).
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).
88.5 kWh
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
82.2 kWh
88.5 kWh
Volvo V40 D3
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
169 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 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
994 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft
