The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.6 TDI S tronic (16 - 17) vs. Volvo V40 T3 (16 - 18)
€ 29,900
€ 26,800
€ 29,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,800
ⓘ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 T3.
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Volvo V40 T3
56.1
70
77.4
55.9
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
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
2932 lb
Curb Weight
3408 lb
4001 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4332 lb
Weight Difference:
476 lb
13.97 %
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
7-speed dual clutch 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
DBKA
Engine Code
B4204T37
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Power
150 hp
at 5000 rpm
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
108 hp
150 hp
Volvo V40 T3
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 T3
Performance
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Volvo V40 T3
124 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 T3
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27.15 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.72 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
27.15 lb/hp
22.72 lb/hp
Volvo V40 T3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Volvo V40 T3
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
42 mpg
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
60 mpg
42 mpg
Volvo V40 T3
53 mpg
city
32 mpg
No data
highway
51 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
797 mi
Range
688 mi
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
797 mi
688 mi
Volvo V40 T3
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).
106.1 kWh
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
80.3 kWh
106.1 kWh
Volvo V40 T3
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6
164 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
204 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
924 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft
