The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI (08 - 09) vs. Volvo V40 D3 Geartronic (16 - 18)
€ 24,300
€ 30,600
€ 24,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,600
ⓘ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 1.9 TDI is 3.1 inches shorter, 3.6 inches narrower and 0.1 inches taller than the Volvo V40 D3.
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI
Volvo V40 D3
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 1.9 TDI
Volvo V40 D3
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3477 lb
4178 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4398 lb
Weight Difference:
401 lb
11.53 %
General
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI
Volvo V40 D3
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 1.9 TDI
Volvo V40 D3
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BJB, BKC, BXE, BLS
Engine Code
D5204T6
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.9 L / 93 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3750 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI
104 hp
148 hp
Volvo V40 D3
184 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI
184 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 D3
Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI
Volvo V40 D3
116 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
11.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
535 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 D3
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29.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.49 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI
29.57 lb/hp
23.49 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI
Volvo V40 D3
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
62 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI
49 mpg
62 mpg
Volvo V40 D3
39 mpg
city
53 mpg
No data
highway
67 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
712 mi
Range
1014 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI
712 mi
1014 mi
Volvo V40 D3
Environmental Impact
98.8 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 1.9 TDI
98.8 kWh
78.2 kWh
Volvo V40 D3
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
163 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI
Volvo V40 D3
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 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
