The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI (06 - 08) vs. Volvo V40 D3 (12 - 15)
€ 23,900
€ 27,000
€ 23,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,000
ⓘ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 1.8 TFSI is 15.5 cm shorter, 1.8 cm narrower and 0.1 cm taller than the Volvo V40 D3.
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Volvo V40 D3
1421
1765
1957
1420
1783
2041
1765 mm
Width
1783 mm
1957 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2041 mm
1421 mm
Height
1420 mm
2578
4214
2647
4369
4214 mm
Length
4369 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2647 mm
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Volvo V40 D3
1380 kg
Kerb Weight
1569 kg
1865 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2020 kg
Weight Difference:
189 kg
12.05 %
General
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Volvo V40 D3
8P
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Volvo V40 D3
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-five diesel engine with turbocharger
BYT, BZB, CDAA
Engine Code
D5204T6
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
1798 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
158 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
148 bhp
at 3500 rpm
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
158 bhp
148 bhp
Volvo V40 D3
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 1500 rpm
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
250 NM
350 NM
Volvo V40 D3
Performance
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Volvo V40 D3
137 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
111 m
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
133 m
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 D3
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8.73 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.6 kg/bhp
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
8.73 kg/bhp
10.6 kg/bhp
Volvo V40 D3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Volvo V40 D3
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
66 mpg
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
39 mpg
66 mpg
Volvo V40 D3
29 mpg
city
53 mpg
No data
motorway
74 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 L
475 mi
Range
867 mi
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
475 mi
867 mi
Volvo V40 D3
Environmental Impact
136.5 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).
88.5 kWh
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
136.5 kWh
88.5 kWh
Volvo V40 D3
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
171 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
114 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Volvo V40 D3
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
451 kg
350 L
Boot Capacity
335 L
1100 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1032 L
