The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 D2 (12 - 15) vs. Audi A3 1.6 TDI (14 - 16)
€ 25,500
€ 27,600
€ 25,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,600
ⓘ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. Both cars are the same height, but the Volvo V40 D2 is 5.2 inches longer and 0.2 inches wider.
Volvo V40 D2
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
55.9
70.2
80.4
55.9
70
77.4
70.2 in
Width
70 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
55.9 in
Height
55.9 in
104.2
172
102.4
166.8
172 in
Length
166.8 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V40 D2
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
3243 lb
Curb Weight
2877 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3946 lb
Weight Difference:
366 lb
11.29 %
General
Volvo V40 D2
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
M
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 D2
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
D4162T
Engine Code
DBKA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
113 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Volvo V40 D2
113 hp
108 hp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Volvo V40 D2
199 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Performance
Volvo V40 D2
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
118 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
11.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 D2
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
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28.7 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.64 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D2
28.7 lb/hp
26.64 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 D2
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
64 mpg
combined
59 mpg
Volvo V40 D2
64 mpg
59 mpg
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
57 mpg
city
50 mpg
69 mpg
highway
No data
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
873 mi
Range
777 mi
Volvo V40 D2
873 mi
777 mi
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
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).
82.2 kWh
Volvo V40 D2
76.1 kWh
82.2 kWh
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
154 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
169 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 D2
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
924 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft
