The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 D2 (15 - 16) vs. Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod (13 - 14)
€ 25,900

€ 24,000

€ 25,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,000
ⓘ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 13.2 cm longer, 0.6 cm wider and 0.1 cm lower than the Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod.
Volvo V40 D2
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
1420
1783
2041
1421
1777
1966
1783 mm
Width
1777 mm
2041 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1966 mm
1420 mm
Height
1421 mm
2647
4369
2601
4237
4369 mm
Length
4237 mm
2647 mm
Wheelbase
2601 mm
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V40 D2
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
1532 kg
Kerb Weight
1270 kg
1920 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1755 kg

Weight Difference:
262 kg
17.1 %

General
Volvo V40 D2
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
M
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 D2
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
D4204T8
Engine Code
CPTA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1969 CC
Engine Capacity
1395 CC
118 bhp
at 3750 rpm
Power
138 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Volvo V40 D2
118 bhp
138 bhp
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
280 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Volvo V40 D2
280 NM
250 NM
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
Performance
Volvo V40 D2
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
118 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
146 m
0.000 sec

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

Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
▶ REPLAY
12.98 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.2 kg/bhp
Volvo V40 D2
12.98 kg/bhp
9.2 kg/bhp
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 D2
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
Fuel Economy
78 mpg
combined
60 mpg
Volvo V40 D2
78 mpg
60 mpg
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
69 mpg
city
49 mpg
86 mpg
motorway
No data
62 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
1070 mi
Range
661 mi
Volvo V40 D2
1070 mi
661 mi
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
Environmental Impact
74 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).
89 kWh
Volvo V40 D2
74 kWh
89 kWh
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
94 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
109 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 D2
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
388 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
335 L
Boot Capacity
365 L









1032 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1100 L