The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.6 TDI S tronic (16 - 17) vs. Volvo V40 D4 Geartronic (16 - 18)
€ 29,900
€ 34,200
€ 29,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Audi A3 1.6 TDI is 12.9 cm shorter, 8 cm narrower and 0.4 cm taller than the Volvo V40 D4.
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Volvo V40 D4
1424
1777
1966
1420
1857
2041
1777 mm
Width
1857 mm
1966 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2041 mm
1424 mm
Height
1420 mm
2602
4241
2647
4370
4241 mm
Length
4370 mm
2602 mm
Wheelbase
2647 mm
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Volvo V40 D4
1330 kg
Kerb Weight
1615 kg
1815 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2025 kg
Weight Difference:
285 kg
17.65 %
General
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Volvo V40 D4
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
8-speed automatic 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)
DBKA
Engine Code
D4204T14
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
1969 CC
108 bhp
at 3200 rpm
Power
187 bhp
at 4250 rpm
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
108 bhp
187 bhp
Volvo V40 D4
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
400 NM
at 1750 rpm
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
250 NM
400 NM
Volvo V40 D4
Performance
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Volvo V40 D4
124 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
146 m
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
100 m
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 D4
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12.31 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.64 kg/bhp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
12.31 kg/bhp
8.64 kg/bhp
Volvo V40 D4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Volvo V40 D4
Fuel Economy
72 mpg
combined
67 mpg
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
72 mpg
67 mpg
Volvo V40 D4
64 mpg
city
56 mpg
No data
motorway
76 mpg
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
62 L
797 mi
Range
917 mi
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
797 mi
917 mi
Volvo V40 D4
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).
86.4 kWh
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
80.3 kWh
86.4 kWh
Volvo V40 D4
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
102 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
109 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Volvo V40 D4
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
410 kg
365 L
Boot Capacity
335 L
1100 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1032 L
