The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI (12 - 16) vs. Volvo V40 D2 ECO (16 - 18)
€ 27,800
€ 26,200
€ 27,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,200
ⓘ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 1.8 TFSI is 5.2 inches shorter and 3.1 inches narrower.
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
55.9
70
77.4
55.9
73.1
80.4
70 in
Width
73.1 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 1.8 TFSI
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
2921 lb
Curb Weight
3377 lb
3990 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4233 lb
Weight Difference:
456 lb
13.5 %
General
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
8V
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
CJSA, CJSB
Engine Code
D4204T8
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
178 hp
at 5100 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 3750 rpm
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
178 hp
118 hp
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
184 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
184 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
Performance
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
144 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
7.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
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16.41 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.62 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
16.41 lb/hp
28.62 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
69 mpg
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
40 mpg
69 mpg
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
31 mpg
city
64 mpg
No data
highway
74 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
526 mi
Range
1133 mi
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
526 mi
1133 mi
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
Environmental Impact
111.8 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).
70 kWh
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
111.8 kWh
70 kWh
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
220 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
143 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
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
