The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 (04 - 08) vs. Volvo V40 D2 (15 - 16)
€ 20,900
€ 25,900
€ 20,900
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 slightly. The Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 is 3.3 inches shorter, 0.7 inches narrower and 0.1 inches taller than the Volvo V40 D2.
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
Volvo V40 D2
56
69.5
78.5
55.9
70.2
80.4
69.5 in
Width
70.2 in
78.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.4 in
56 in
Height
55.9 in
101.5
168.7
104.2
172
168.7 in
Length
172 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
104.2 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
Volvo V40 D2
2910 lb
Curb Weight
3377 lb
3979 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4233 lb
Weight Difference:
467 lb
13.83 %
General
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
Volvo V40 D2
8P
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
Volvo V40 D2
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BGU, BSE, BSF, CCSA
Engine Code
D4204T8
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 3750 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
101 hp
118 hp
Volvo V40 D2
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
109 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 D2
Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
Volvo V40 D2
115 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
12.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
554 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 D2
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28.81 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.62 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
28.81 lb/hp
28.62 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D2
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
Volvo V40 D2
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
65 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
33 mpg
65 mpg
Volvo V40 D2
24 mpg
city
57 mpg
No data
highway
71 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
475 mi
Range
1070 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
475 mi
1070 mi
Volvo V40 D2
Environmental Impact
136.5 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).
74 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
136.5 kWh
74 kWh
Volvo V40 D2
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
275 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
151 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
Volvo V40 D2
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
855 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft
