The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF S tronic DSG (06 - 08) vs. Volvo V40 D4 (14 - 15)
€ 25,400
€ 29,900
€ 25,400
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 slightly. The Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF is 3.3 inches shorter, 0.7 inches narrower and 0.1 inches taller than the Volvo V40 D4.
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF
Volvo V40 D4
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
168.7
104.2
172
168.7 in
Length
172 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
104.2 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF
Volvo V40 D4
3164 lb
Curb Weight
3479 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4420 lb
Weight Difference:
315 lb
9.05 %
General
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF
Volvo V40 D4
8P
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF
Volvo V40 D4
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
BJB, BKC, BXE, BLS
Engine Code
D4204T14
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.9 L / 93 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 4250 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF
104 hp
187 hp
Volvo V40 D4
184 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF
184 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 D4
Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF
Volvo V40 D4
116 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
11.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
518 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 D4
▶ REPLAY
30.42 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.6 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF
30.42 lb/hp
18.6 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF
Volvo V40 D4
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
62 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF
42 mpg
62 mpg
Volvo V40 D4
32 mpg
city
56 mpg
No data
highway
65 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
610 mi
Range
1014 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF
610 mi
1014 mi
Volvo V40 D4
Environmental Impact
115.2 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 DPF
115.2 kWh
78.2 kWh
Volvo V40 D4
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF
Volvo V40 D4
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
941 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft
