The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 D2 (12 - 15) vs. Audi A3 1.2 TFSI S tronic (10 - 12)
€ 25,500

€ 22,900

€ 25,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,900
ⓘ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 Volvo V40 D2 is 13.1 cm longer, 1.8 cm wider and 0.1 cm lower than the Audi A3 1.2 TFSI.
Volvo V40 D2
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
1420
1783
2041
1421
1765
1957
1783 mm
Width
1765 mm
2041 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1957 mm
1420 mm
Height
1421 mm
2647
4369
2578
4238
4369 mm
Length
4238 mm
2647 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V40 D2
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
1471 kg
Kerb Weight
1305 kg
1890 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1790 kg

Weight Difference:
166 kg
11.28 %

General
Volvo V40 D2
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
M
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 D2
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
D4162T
Engine Code
CBZB
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1560 CC
Engine Capacity
1197 CC
113 bhp
at 3600 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Volvo V40 D2
113 bhp
104 bhp
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
270 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
175 NM
at 1550 rpm
Volvo V40 D2
270 NM
175 NM
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
Performance
Volvo V40 D2
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
118 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
11.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
165 m
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 D2
62 mph
62
mph
mph
146 m
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
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13.02 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.55 kg/bhp
Volvo V40 D2
13.02 kg/bhp
12.55 kg/bhp
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 D2
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
Fuel Economy
76 mpg
combined
53 mpg
Volvo V40 D2
76 mpg
53 mpg
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
69 mpg
city
43 mpg
83 mpg
motorway
No data
52 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
873 mi
Range
645 mi
Volvo V40 D2
873 mi
645 mi
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
Environmental Impact
76.1 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).
100.4 kWh
Volvo V40 D2
76.1 kWh
100.4 kWh
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
96 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
123 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 D2
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
419 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
335 L
Boot Capacity
350 L








1032 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1080 L