The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI (13 - 14) vs. Volvo V40 D2 Powershift (13 - 15)
€ 23,700
€ 27,300
€ 23,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,300
ⓘ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. Both cars are the same height, but the Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI is 2.3 inches shorter and 0.1 inches wider.
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
Volvo V40 D2
55.9
70.3
77.4
55.9
70.2
80.4
70.3 in
Width
70.2 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.4 in
55.9 in
Height
55.9 in
103.8
169.7
104.2
172
169.7 in
Length
172 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
104.2 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
Volvo V40 D2
2822 lb
Curb Weight
3364 lb
3891 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4277 lb
Weight Difference:
542 lb
16.11 %
General
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
Volvo V40 D2
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 dual clutch transmission
Engine
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
Volvo V40 D2
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
CMBA, CXSA
Engine Code
D4162T
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 3600 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
120 hp
113 hp
Volvo V40 D2
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
148 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 D2
Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
Volvo V40 D2
126 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
551 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 D2
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23.52 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.77 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
23.52 lb/hp
29.77 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D2
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
Volvo V40 D2
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
59 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
44 mpg
59 mpg
Volvo V40 D2
36 mpg
city
53 mpg
No data
highway
62 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
586 mi
Range
808 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
586 mi
808 mi
Volvo V40 D2
Environmental Impact
100.4 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).
82.2 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
100.4 kWh
82.2 kWh
Volvo V40 D2
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
169 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
Volvo V40 D2
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
913 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
34.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft
