The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI S tronic (12 - 15) vs. Volvo V40 D4 Geartronic (12 - 14)
€ 29,700
€ 30,800
€ 29,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,800
ⓘ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
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
2921 lb
Curb Weight
3512 lb
3990 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4497 lb
Weight Difference:
591 lb
16.83 %
General
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Volvo V40 D4
8V
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Volvo V40 D4
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-five diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
CJSA, CJSB
Engine Code
D5204T4
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
178 hp
at 5100 rpm
Power
175 hp
at 3500 rpm
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
178 hp
175 hp
Volvo V40 D4
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
Performance
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Volvo V40 D4
144 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 D4
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16.41 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.07 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
16.41 lb/hp
20.07 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Volvo V40 D4
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
45 mpg
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
42 mpg
45 mpg
Volvo V40 D4
34 mpg
city
34 mpg
No data
highway
55 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
555 mi
Range
717 mi
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
555 mi
717 mi
Volvo V40 D4
Environmental Impact
106.1 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).
107 kWh
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
106.1 kWh
107 kWh
Volvo V40 D4
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
209 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
219 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Volvo V40 D4
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
985 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft
