The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI S tronic (13 - 14) vs. Volvo V40 D3 Geartronic (12 - 15)
€ 24,700
€ 28,800
€ 24,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI is 5.9 cm shorter, 0.2 cm wider and 0.1 cm taller than the Volvo V40 D3.
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
Volvo V40 D3
1421
1785
1966
1420
1783
2041
1785 mm
Width
1783 mm
1966 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2041 mm
1421 mm
Height
1420 mm
2636
4310
2647
4369
4310 mm
Length
4369 mm
2636 mm
Wheelbase
2647 mm
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
Volvo V40 D3
1275 kg
Kerb Weight
1593 kg
1760 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2040 kg
Weight Difference:
318 kg
19.96 %
General
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
Volvo V40 D3
8V
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
Volvo V40 D3
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-five diesel engine with turbocharger
CJZA
Engine Code
D5204T6
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
1197 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
104 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
148 bhp
at 3500 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
104 bhp
148 bhp
Volvo V40 D3
175 NM
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 1500 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
175 NM
350 NM
Volvo V40 D3
Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
Volvo V40 D3
120 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
146 m
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
129 m
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 D3
▶ REPLAY
12.26 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.76 kg/bhp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
12.26 kg/bhp
10.76 kg/bhp
Volvo V40 D3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
Volvo V40 D3
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
54 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
56 mpg
54 mpg
Volvo V40 D3
47 mpg
city
41 mpg
No data
motorway
66 mpg
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 L
621 mi
Range
717 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
621 mi
717 mi
Volvo V40 D3
Environmental Impact
94.8 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).
107 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
94.8 kWh
107 kWh
Volvo V40 D3
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
115 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
136 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
Volvo V40 D3
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
447 kg
380 L
Boot Capacity
335 L
1220 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1032 L
