The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod ultra S tronic (16 - 17) vs. Volvo V40 D2 Powershift (13 - 15)
€ 30,500

€ 27,300

€ 30,500
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. The Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod ultra is 2.2 inches shorter, 0.1 inches wider and 0.2 inches taller than the Volvo V40 D2.
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
Volvo V40 D2
56.1
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
56.1 in
Height
55.9 in
103.8
169.8
104.2
172
169.8 in
Length
172 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
104.2 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
Volvo V40 D2
2899 lb
Curb Weight
3364 lb
3968 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4277 lb

Weight Difference:
465 lb
13.82 %

General
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
Volvo V40 D2
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 dual clutch transmission
Engine
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
Volvo V40 D2
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
CUKB, CZEA
Engine Code
D4162T
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 3600 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
148 hp
113 hp
Volvo V40 D2
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
184 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 D2
Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
Volvo V40 D2
137 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
62 mph
62
mph
mph
551 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 D2
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19.59 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.77 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
19.59 lb/hp
29.77 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D2
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
Volvo V40 D2
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
59 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
48 mpg
59 mpg
Volvo V40 D2
39 mpg
city
53 mpg
No data
highway
62 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
634 mi
Range
808 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
634 mi
808 mi
Volvo V40 D2
Environmental Impact
92.9 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).
82.2 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
92.9 kWh
82.2 kWh
Volvo V40 D2
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
169 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
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