The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI (08 - 12) vs. Volvo V40 D3 (12 - 15)
€ 25,900

€ 27,000

€ 25,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI is 3 inches shorter, 0.7 inches narrower and 0.1 inches taller than the Volvo V40 D3.
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Volvo V40 D3
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
169
104.2
172
169 in
Length
172 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
104.2 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Volvo V40 D3
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3459 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4453 lb

Weight Difference:
384 lb
11.1 %

General
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Volvo V40 D3
8P
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Volvo V40 D3
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-five diesel engine with turbocharger
BYT, BZB, CDAA
Engine Code
D5204T6
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
158 hp
148 hp
Volvo V40 D3
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
184 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 D3
Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Volvo V40 D3
138 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
7.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 D3
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19.46 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.37 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
19.46 lb/hp
23.37 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Volvo V40 D3
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
55 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
36 mpg
55 mpg
Volvo V40 D3
27 mpg
city
44 mpg
No data
highway
62 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
518 mi
Range
867 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
518 mi
867 mi
Volvo V40 D3
Environmental Impact
125 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).
88.5 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
125 kWh
88.5 kWh
Volvo V40 D3
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Volvo V40 D3
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
994 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft









31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft