The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI ultra (13 - 16) vs. Volvo V40 D2 (16 - 17)

€ 26,700
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI ultra (13 - 16) Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI ultra
€ 26,200
 Volvo V40 D2 (16 - 17) Volvo V40 D2
€ 26,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,200

ⓘ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. Both cars are the same height, but the Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI ultra is 2.4 inches shorter and 2.8 inches narrower.
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI ultra
Volvo V40 D2
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI ultra (13 - 16)
70.3
77.4
55.9
Blueprint Volvo V40 D2 (16 - 17)
73.1
80.4
70.3 in
Width
73.1 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.4 in
55.9 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI ultra (13 - 16)
103.8
169.7
Blueprint Volvo V40 D2 (16 - 17)
104.2
172
169.7 in
Length
172 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
104.2 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI ultra
Volvo V40 D2
2899 lb
Curb Weight
3377 lb
3968 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4233 lb
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI ultra (13 - 16)
Weight Difference:
478 lb
14.15 %
Volvo V40 D2 (16 - 17)

General

Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI ultra
Volvo V40 D2
8V
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI ultra
Volvo V40 D2
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
CRKB, CXXB
Engine Code
D4204T8
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 3750 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI ultra
108 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 ultra
184 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 D2

Performance

Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI ultra
Volvo V40 D2
124 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

489 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI ultra

62 mph 62
mph

479 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 D2

▶ REPLAY
26.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.62 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI ultra
26.84 lb/hp
28.62 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D2

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI ultra
Volvo V40 D2
Fuel Economy
69 mpg
combined
65 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI ultra
69 mpg
65 mpg
Volvo V40 D2
60 mpg
city
59 mpg
No data
highway
71 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
914 mi
Range
1070 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI ultra
914 mi
1070 mi
Volvo V40 D2
Environmental Impact
70 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).
74 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI ultra
70 kWh
74 kWh
Volvo V40 D2
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
143 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
151 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI ultra
Volvo V40 D2
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
855 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
34.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft