The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.6 TDI S tronic (17 - 17) vs. Volvo V40 T4 Powershift (12 - 15)
€ 30,600
€ 29,100
€ 30,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,100
ⓘ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 T4.
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Volvo V40 T4
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 T4
2932 lb
Curb Weight
3325 lb
4001 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4277 lb
Weight Difference:
392 lb
11.79 %
General
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Volvo V40 T4
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 dual clutch transmission
Engine
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Volvo V40 T4
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
DDYA
Engine Code
B4164T
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
178 hp
at 5700 rpm
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
114 hp
178 hp
Volvo V40 T4
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 T4
Performance
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Volvo V40 T4
126 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 T4
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25.72 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.68 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
25.72 lb/hp
18.68 lb/hp
Volvo V40 T4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Volvo V40 T4
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
59 mpg
39 mpg
Volvo V40 T4
56 mpg
city
30 mpg
No data
highway
46 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
777 mi
Range
631 mi
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
777 mi
631 mi
Volvo V40 T4
Environmental Impact
82.2 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).
115.6 kWh
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
82.2 kWh
115.6 kWh
Volvo V40 T4
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
171 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
230 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Volvo V40 T4
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
952 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft
