The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra (13 - 16) vs. Volvo V40 D2 (15 - 16)
€ 25,800
€ 25,900
€ 25,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,900
ⓘ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. Both cars are the same height, but the Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra is 5.2 inches shorter and 0.2 inches narrower.
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
Volvo V40 D2
55.9
70
77.4
55.9
70.2
80.4
70 in
Width
70.2 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.4 in
55.9 in
Height
55.9 in
102.4
166.8
104.2
172
166.8 in
Length
172 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
104.2 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
Volvo V40 D2
2822 lb
Curb Weight
3377 lb
3891 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4233 lb
Weight Difference:
556 lb
16.46 %
General
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
Volvo V40 D2
8V
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
Volvo V40 D2
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
CRKB, CXXB
Engine Code
D4204T8
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 3750 rpm
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
108 hp
118 hp
Volvo V40 D2
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
184 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 D2
Performance
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
Volvo V40 D2
124 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 D2
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26.13 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.62 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
26.13 lb/hp
28.62 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D2
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
Volvo V40 D2
Fuel Economy
69 mpg
combined
65 mpg
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
69 mpg
65 mpg
Volvo V40 D2
60 mpg
city
57 mpg
No data
highway
71 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
914 mi
Range
1070 mi
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
914 mi
1070 mi
Volvo V40 D2
Environmental Impact
70 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).
74 kWh
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
70 kWh
74 kWh
Volvo V40 D2
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
143 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
151 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
Volvo V40 D2
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
855 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft
