The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 1.6 TDI (17 - 17) vs. Volvo V40 D4 (16 - 18)

€ 28,600
Audi A3 1.6 TDI (17 - 17) Audi A3 1.6 TDI
€ 32,300
 Volvo V40 D4 (16 - 18) Volvo V40 D4
€ 28,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,300

ⓘ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 5.1 inches shorter, 3.1 inches narrower and 0.2 inches taller than the Volvo V40 D4.
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Volvo V40 D4
56.1
Blueprint Audi A3 1.6 TDI (17 - 17)
70
77.4
55.9
Blueprint Volvo V40 D4 (16 - 18)
73.1
80.4
70 in
Width
73.1 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.4 in
56.1 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint Audi A3 1.6 TDI (17 - 17)
102.4
167
Blueprint Volvo V40 D4 (16 - 18)
104.2
172
167 in
Length
172 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
104.2 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Volvo V40 D4
2877 lb
Curb Weight
3479 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4420 lb
Audi A3 1.6 TDI (17 - 17)
Weight Difference:
602 lb
17.3 %
Volvo V40 D4 (16 - 18)

General

Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Volvo V40 D4
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 D4
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
DDYA
Engine Code
D4204T14
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
114 hp
at 3250 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 4250 rpm
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
114 hp
187 hp
Volvo V40 D4
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 D4

Performance

Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Volvo V40 D4
126 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

466 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.6 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

338 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 D4

▶ REPLAY
25.24 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.6 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
25.24 lb/hp
18.6 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D4

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Volvo V40 D4
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
62 mpg
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
57 mpg
62 mpg
Volvo V40 D4
51 mpg
city
56 mpg
No data
highway
65 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
758 mi
Range
1014 mi
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
758 mi
1014 mi
Volvo V40 D4
Environmental Impact
84.3 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).
78.2 kWh
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
84.3 kWh
78.2 kWh
Volvo V40 D4
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
174 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Volvo V40 D4
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
941 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft