The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod (13 - 14) vs. Volvo V40 D2 Geartronic (15 - 16)
€ 24,900

€ 27,700

€ 24,900
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 a little. Both cars are the same height, but the Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod is 2.3 inches shorter and 0.1 inches wider.
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod
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 cod
Volvo V40 D2
2866 lb
Curb Weight
3477 lb
3935 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4398 lb

Weight Difference:
611 lb
17.57 %

General
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod
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 automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod
Volvo V40 D2
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
CPTA
Engine Code
D4204T8
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
138 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 3750 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod
138 hp
118 hp
Volvo V40 D2
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod
184 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 D2
Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod
Volvo V40 D2
132 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 D2
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20.77 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.47 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod
20.77 lb/hp
29.47 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D2
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod
Volvo V40 D2
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
62 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod
49 mpg
62 mpg
Volvo V40 D2
40 mpg
city
53 mpg
No data
highway
69 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
647 mi
Range
1014 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod
647 mi
1014 mi
Volvo V40 D2
Environmental Impact
90.9 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).
78.2 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod
90.9 kWh
78.2 kWh
Volvo V40 D2
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
180 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
163 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod
Volvo V40 D2
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
922 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft







34.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft