The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sportback 35 TFSI cod S tronic (18 - 19) vs. Volvo V40 D4 Geartronic (16 - 18)
€ 31,700

€ 34,200

€ 31,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Audi A3 Sportback 35 TFSI cod is 2.2 inches shorter, 2.8 inches narrower and 0.2 inches taller than the Volvo V40 D4.
Audi A3 Sportback 35 TFSI cod
Volvo V40 D4
56.1
70.3
77.4
55.9
73.1
80.4
70.3 in
Width
73.1 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.4 in
56.1 in
Height
55.9 in
103.8
169.8
104.2
172
169.8 in
Length
172 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
104.2 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 Sportback 35 TFSI cod
Volvo V40 D4
2965 lb
Curb Weight
3560 lb
4090 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4464 lb

Weight Difference:
595 lb
16.71 %

General
Audi A3 Sportback 35 TFSI cod
Volvo V40 D4
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
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A3 Sportback 35 TFSI cod
Volvo V40 D4
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
DPCA
Engine Code
D4204T14
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 4250 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 35 TFSI cod
148 hp
187 hp
Volvo V40 D4
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 35 TFSI cod
184 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 D4
Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 35 TFSI cod
Volvo V40 D4
137 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 35 TFSI cod
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 D4
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20.03 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.04 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 35 TFSI cod
20.03 lb/hp
19.04 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 Sportback 35 TFSI cod
Volvo V40 D4
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
56 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 35 TFSI cod
46 mpg
56 mpg
Volvo V40 D4
37 mpg
city
47 mpg
No data
highway
64 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
609 mi
Range
917 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 35 TFSI cod
609 mi
917 mi
Volvo V40 D4
Environmental Impact
96.6 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).
86.4 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 35 TFSI cod
96.6 kWh
86.4 kWh
Volvo V40 D4
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
243 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 Sportback 35 TFSI cod
Volvo V40 D4
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1124 lb
Maximum Payload
904 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft







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