The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.6 TDI S tronic (16 - 17) vs. Volvo V40 D2 ECO Powershift (13 - 15)
€ 29,900
€ 27,300
€ 29,900
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 5 inches shorter, 0.2 inches narrower and 0.2 inches taller than the Volvo V40 D2 ECO.
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
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 D2 ECO
2932 lb
Curb Weight
3364 lb
4001 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4277 lb
Weight Difference:
432 lb
12.84 %
General
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
8V
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
DBKA
Engine Code
D4162T
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 3600 rpm
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
108 hp
113 hp
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
Performance
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
124 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
551 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
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27.15 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.77 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
27.15 lb/hp
29.77 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
60 mpg
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
60 mpg
60 mpg
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
53 mpg
city
53 mpg
No data
highway
65 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
797 mi
Range
828 mi
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
797 mi
828 mi
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
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).
80.3 kWh
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
80.3 kWh
80.3 kWh
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
164 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
164 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
913 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft
