The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI (14 - 16) vs. Volvo V40 D2 (18 - 18)

€ 26,500
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI (14 - 16) Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
€ 27,700
 Volvo V40 D2 (18 - 18) Volvo V40 D2
€ 26,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,700

ⓘ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 Sportback 1.4 TFSI is 2.4 inches shorter and 2.8 inches narrower.
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
Volvo V40 D2
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI (14 - 16)
70.3
77.4
55.9
Blueprint Volvo V40 D2 (18 - 18)
73.1
80.4
70.3 in
Width
73.1 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.4 in
55.9 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI (14 - 16)
103.8
169.7
Blueprint Volvo V40 D2 (18 - 18)
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
3428 lb
3891 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4365 lb
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
606 lb
17.68 %
Volvo V40 D2 (18 - 18)

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 manual 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
CXSB, CZCA
Engine Code
D4204T8
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
123 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 3750 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
123 hp
118 hp
Volvo V40 D2
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
148 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 D2

Performance

Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
Volvo V40 D2
128 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

430 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI

62 mph 62
mph

482 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 D2

▶ REPLAY
22.94 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.05 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
22.94 lb/hp
29.05 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D2

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
Volvo V40 D2
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
51 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
44 mpg
51 mpg
Volvo V40 D2
34 mpg
city
41 mpg
No data
highway
59 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
586 mi
Range
541 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
586 mi
541 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).
94.6 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
100.4 kWh
94.6 kWh
Volvo V40 D2
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
196 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
196 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
937 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
34.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft