The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI (09 - 12) vs. Volvo V40 D2 Geartronic (16 - 17)
€ 25,000
€ 28,000
€ 25,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,000
ⓘ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 TDI is 3.1 inches shorter, 3.6 inches narrower and 0.1 inches taller than the Volvo V40 D2.
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Volvo V40 D2
56
69.5
78.5
55.9
73.1
80.4
69.5 in
Width
73.1 in
78.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.4 in
56 in
Height
55.9 in
101.5
169
104.2
172
169 in
Length
172 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
104.2 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Volvo V40 D2
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3477 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4398 lb
Weight Difference:
401 lb
11.53 %
General
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Volvo V40 D2
8P
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Volvo V40 D2
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
CAYC
Engine Code
D4204T8
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 3750 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
104 hp
118 hp
Volvo V40 D2
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 D2
Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Volvo V40 D2
121 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
11.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
535 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 D2
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29.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.47 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
29.57 lb/hp
29.47 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D2
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Volvo V40 D2
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
62 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
56 mpg
62 mpg
Volvo V40 D2
46 mpg
city
53 mpg
No data
highway
67 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
814 mi
Range
1014 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
814 mi
1014 mi
Volvo V40 D2
Environmental Impact
86.4 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).
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 1.6 TDI
86.4 kWh
78.2 kWh
Volvo V40 D2
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
180 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
163 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Volvo V40 D2
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
922 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft
