The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 1.6 TDI (14 - 16) vs. Volvo V40 T3 Geartronic (15 - 16)

€ 27,600
Audi A3 1.6 TDI (14 - 16) Audi A3 1.6 TDI
€ 27,200
 Volvo V40 T3 Geartronic (15 - 16) Volvo V40 T3
€ 27,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,200

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ 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 T3
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 1.6 TDI (14 - 16)
70
77.4
55.9
Blueprint Volvo V40 T3 Geartronic (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 (14 - 16)
102.4
166.8
Blueprint Volvo V40 T3 Geartronic (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 T3
2877 lb
Curb Weight
3426 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4332 lb
Audi A3 1.6 TDI (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
549 lb
16.02 %
Volvo V40 T3 Geartronic (15 - 16)

General

Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Volvo V40 T3
8V
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
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 gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
DBKA
Engine Code
B4154T4
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Power
150 hp
at 5000 rpm
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
108 hp
150 hp
Volvo V40 T3
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 T3

Performance

Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Volvo V40 T3
124 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

479 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.6 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

377 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 T3

▶ REPLAY
26.64 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.84 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
26.64 lb/hp
22.84 lb/hp
Volvo V40 T3

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Volvo V40 T3
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
59 mpg
43 mpg
Volvo V40 T3
50 mpg
city
32 mpg
No data
highway
52 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
777 mi
Range
700 mi
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
777 mi
700 mi
Volvo V40 T3
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).
104.1 kWh
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
82.2 kWh
104.1 kWh
Volvo V40 T3
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
169 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Volvo V40 T3
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
906 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft