The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.6 TDI (17 - 17) vs. Volvo V40 T3 (12 - 15)
€ 28,600
€ 25,000
€ 28,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,000
ⓘ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. The Audi A3 1.6 TDI is 5 inches shorter, 0.2 inches narrower and 0.2 inches taller than the Volvo V40 T3.
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Volvo V40 T3
56.1
70
77.4
55.9
70.2
80.4
70 in
Width
70.2 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.4 in
56.1 in
Height
55.9 in
102.4
167
104.2
172
167 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
3241 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4211 lb
Weight Difference:
364 lb
11.23 %
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 manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Volvo V40 T3
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
DDYA
Engine Code
B4164T3
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
114 hp
at 3250 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5700 rpm
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
114 hp
148 hp
Volvo V40 T3
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 T3
Performance
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Volvo V40 T3
126 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
400 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 T3
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25.24 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.9 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
25.24 lb/hp
21.9 lb/hp
Volvo V40 T3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Volvo V40 T3
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
57 mpg
44 mpg
Volvo V40 T3
51 mpg
city
35 mpg
No data
highway
52 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
758 mi
Range
727 mi
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
758 mi
727 mi
Volvo V40 T3
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).
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).
100.4 kWh
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
84.3 kWh
100.4 kWh
Volvo V40 T3
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
174 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
200 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
970 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft
