The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.6 Tiptronic (05 - 08) vs. Volvo V40 D2 Geartronic (18 - 18)
€ 21,600
€ 29,500
€ 21,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,500
ⓘ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. Both cars are the same height, but the Audi A3 1.6 is 6.1 inches shorter and 3.6 inches narrower.
Audi A3 1.6
Volvo V40 D2
55.9
69.5
77
55.9
73.1
80.4
69.5 in
Width
73.1 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.4 in
55.9 in
Height
55.9 in
101.5
165.9
104.2
172
165.9 in
Length
172 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
104.2 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 1.6
Volvo V40 D2
2932 lb
Curb Weight
3477 lb
4001 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4398 lb
Weight Difference:
545 lb
15.68 %
General
Audi A3 1.6
Volvo V40 D2
8P
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A3 1.6
Volvo V40 D2
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BGU, BSE, BSF, CCSA
Engine Code
D4204T8
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 3750 rpm
Audi A3 1.6
101 hp
118 hp
Volvo V40 D2
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A3 1.6
109 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 D2
Performance
Audi A3 1.6
Volvo V40 D2
114 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
12.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
587 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 D2
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29.03 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.47 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.6
29.03 lb/hp
29.47 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D2
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.6
Volvo V40 D2
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Audi A3 1.6
31 mpg
52 mpg
Volvo V40 D2
22 mpg
city
45 mpg
No data
highway
59 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
444 mi
Range
856 mi
Audi A3 1.6
444 mi
856 mi
Volvo V40 D2
Environmental Impact
145.8 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).
92.5 kWh
Audi A3 1.6
145.8 kWh
92.5 kWh
Volvo V40 D2
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
293 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
190 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 1.6
Volvo V40 D2
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
922 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft
