The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.6 TDI S tronic (12 - 14) vs. Volvo V40 D2 Powershift (13 - 15)
€ 26,700
€ 27,300
€ 26,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Audi A3 1.6 TDI is 13.2 cm shorter, 0.6 cm narrower and 0.1 cm taller than the Volvo V40 D2.
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Volvo V40 D2
1421
1777
1966
1420
1783
2041
1777 mm
Width
1783 mm
1966 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2041 mm
1421 mm
Height
1420 mm
2601
4237
2647
4369
4237 mm
Length
4369 mm
2601 mm
Wheelbase
2647 mm
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Volvo V40 D2
1325 kg
Kerb Weight
1526 kg
1810 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1940 kg
Weight Difference:
201 kg
13.17 %
General
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Volvo V40 D2
8V
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Volvo V40 D2
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
CLHA
Engine Code
D4162T
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
1560 CC
104 bhp
at 3000 rpm
Power
113 bhp
at 3600 rpm
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
104 bhp
113 bhp
Volvo V40 D2
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
270 NM
at 1750 rpm
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
250 NM
270 NM
Volvo V40 D2
Performance
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Volvo V40 D2
121 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
149 m
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
168 m
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 D2
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12.74 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.5 kg/bhp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
12.74 kg/bhp
13.5 kg/bhp
Volvo V40 D2
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Volvo V40 D2
Fuel Economy
72 mpg
combined
71 mpg
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
72 mpg
71 mpg
Volvo V40 D2
59 mpg
city
64 mpg
No data
motorway
74 mpg
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
52 L
797 mi
Range
808 mi
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
797 mi
808 mi
Volvo V40 D2
Environmental Impact
80.3 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).
82.2 kWh
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
80.3 kWh
82.2 kWh
Volvo V40 D2
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
102 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
105 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Volvo V40 D2
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
414 kg
365 L
Boot Capacity
335 L
1100 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1032 L
