The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI quattro S tronic (12 - 16) vs. Volvo V40 D4 ECO (14 - 15)
€ 31,700
€ 29,900
€ 31,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,900
ⓘ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 1.8 TFSI is 5.2 inches shorter and 0.2 inches narrower.
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Volvo V40 D4 ECO
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 1.8 TFSI
Volvo V40 D4 ECO
3142 lb
Curb Weight
3479 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4420 lb
Weight Difference:
337 lb
9.69 %
General
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Volvo V40 D4 ECO
8V
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Volvo V40 D4 ECO
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
CJSA, CJSB
Engine Code
D4204T14
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
178 hp
at 5100 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 4250 rpm
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
178 hp
187 hp
Volvo V40 D4 ECO
184 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
184 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 D4 ECO
Performance
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Volvo V40 D4 ECO
142 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
6.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 D4 ECO
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17.65 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.6 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
17.65 lb/hp
18.6 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D4 ECO
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Volvo V40 D4 ECO
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
71 mpg
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
36 mpg
71 mpg
Volvo V40 D4 ECO
29 mpg
city
62 mpg
No data
highway
78 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
471 mi
Range
1168 mi
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
471 mi
1168 mi
Volvo V40 D4 ECO
Environmental Impact
125 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).
67.9 kWh
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
125 kWh
67.9 kWh
Volvo V40 D4 ECO
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
137 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Volvo V40 D4 ECO
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
941 lb
9.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
30 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft
