The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo V40 D2 (15 - 16) vs. Audi A3 1.6 TDI (12 - 14)

€ 25,900
Volvo V40 D2 (15 - 16) Volvo V40 D2
€ 24,800
 Audi A3 1.6 TDI (12 - 14) Audi A3 1.6 TDI
€ 25,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,800

ⓘ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
Blueprint Volvo V40 D2 (15 - 16)
70.2
80.4
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 1.6 TDI (12 - 14)
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
Blueprint Volvo V40 D2 (15 - 16)
104.2
172
Blueprint Audi A3 1.6 TDI (12 - 14)
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
3377 lb
Curb Weight
2877 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3946 lb
Volvo V40 D2 (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
500 lb
14.8 %
Audi A3 1.6 TDI (12 - 14)

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
D4204T8
Engine Code
CLHA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
118 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 3000 rpm
Volvo V40 D2
118 hp
104 hp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
207 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Volvo V40 D2
207 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.6 TDI

Performance

Volvo V40 D2
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
118 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

479 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 D2

62 mph 62
mph

489 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.6 TDI

▶ REPLAY
28.62 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.66 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D2
28.62 lb/hp
27.66 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo V40 D2
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
65 mpg
combined
62 mpg
Volvo V40 D2
65 mpg
62 mpg
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
57 mpg
city
51 mpg
71 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
1070 mi
Range
818 mi
Volvo V40 D2
1070 mi
818 mi
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
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).
78.2 kWh
Volvo V40 D2
74 kWh
78.2 kWh
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
151 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo V40 D2
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
855 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