The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI quattro S tronic (13 - 16) vs. Volvo V40 D4 (14 - 15)

€ 33,800
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI quattro S tronic (13 - 16) Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
€ 29,900
 Volvo V40 D4 (14 - 15) Volvo V40 D4
€ 33,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,900

ⓘ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 1.8 TFSI is 2.3 inches shorter and 0.1 inches wider.
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Volvo V40 D4
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI quattro S tronic (13 - 16)
70.3
77.4
55.9
Blueprint Volvo V40 D4 (14 - 15)
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 1.8 TFSI quattro S tronic (13 - 16)
103.8
169.7
Blueprint Volvo V40 D4 (14 - 15)
104.2
172
169.7 in
Length
172 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
104.2 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Volvo V40 D4
3208 lb
Curb Weight
3479 lb
4277 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4420 lb
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI quattro S tronic (13 - 16)
Weight Difference:
271 lb
7.79 %
Volvo V40 D4 (14 - 15)

General

Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Volvo V40 D4
8V
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Volvo V40 D4
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
CJSA, CJSB
Engine Code
D4204T14
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
178 hp
at 5100 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 4250 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
178 hp
187 hp
Volvo V40 D4
184 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
184 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 D4

Performance

Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Volvo V40 D4
142 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
6.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

308 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI

62 mph 62
mph

338 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 D4

▶ REPLAY
18.02 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.6 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
18.02 lb/hp
18.6 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D4

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Volvo V40 D4
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
62 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
36 mpg
62 mpg
Volvo V40 D4
29 mpg
city
56 mpg
No data
highway
65 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
478 mi
Range
1014 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
478 mi
1014 mi
Volvo V40 D4
Environmental Impact
123.1 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).
78.2 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
123.1 kWh
78.2 kWh
Volvo V40 D4
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Volvo V40 D4
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
941 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
33.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft