The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI S tronic (13 - 15) vs. Volvo V40 D3 Geartronic (15 - 16)
€ 31,500

€ 29,200

€ 31,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ 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 D3
55.9
70.3
77.4
55.9
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
103.8
169.7
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 D3
2987 lb
Curb Weight
3477 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4398 lb

Weight Difference:
489 lb
14.07 %

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

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Volvo V40 D3
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
CJSA, CJSB
Engine Code
D5204T6
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
178 hp
at 5100 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3750 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
178 hp
148 hp
Volvo V40 D3
184 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
184 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 D3
Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Volvo V40 D3
144 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec

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

Volvo V40 D3
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16.78 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.49 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
16.78 lb/hp
23.49 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Volvo V40 D3
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
59 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
42 mpg
59 mpg
Volvo V40 D3
34 mpg
city
51 mpg
No data
highway
64 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
555 mi
Range
963 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
555 mi
963 mi
Volvo V40 D3
Environmental Impact
106.1 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).
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).
82.2 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
106.1 kWh
82.2 kWh
Volvo V40 D3
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
167 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
922 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft







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