The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI S tronic (14 - 16) vs. Volvo V40 D2 ECO (15 - 16)

€ 28,400
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI S tronic (14 - 16) Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
€ 25,900
 Volvo V40 D2 ECO (15 - 16) Volvo V40 D2 ECO
€ 28,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,900

ⓘ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 ECO
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI S tronic (14 - 16)
70.3
77.4
55.9
Blueprint Volvo V40 D2 ECO (15 - 16)
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
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI S tronic (14 - 16)
103.8
169.7
Blueprint Volvo V40 D2 ECO (15 - 16)
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 ECO
2866 lb
Curb Weight
3441 lb
3935 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4365 lb
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI S tronic (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
575 lb
16.71 %
Volvo V40 D2 ECO (15 - 16)

General

Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
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 manual transmission

Engine

Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
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 ECO
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 ECO

Performance

Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
128 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

423 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI

62 mph 62
mph

489 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 D2 ECO

▶ REPLAY
23.3 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.16 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
23.3 lb/hp
29.16 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D2 ECO

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
74 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
46 mpg
74 mpg
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
37 mpg
city
64 mpg
No data
highway
81 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
609 mi
Range
777 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
609 mi
777 mi
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
Environmental Impact
96.6 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).
65.8 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
96.6 kWh
65.8 kWh
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
190 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
132 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
924 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
34.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft