The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 D2 (16 - 17) vs. Audi A3 1.6 TDI (17 - 17)
€ 26,200

€ 28,600

€ 26,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Volvo V40 D2 is 12.9 cm longer, 8 cm wider and 0.4 cm lower than the Audi A3 1.6 TDI.
Volvo V40 D2
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
1420
1857
2041
1424
1777
1966
1857 mm
Width
1777 mm
2041 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1966 mm
1420 mm
Height
1424 mm
2647
4370
2602
4241
4370 mm
Length
4241 mm
2647 mm
Wheelbase
2602 mm
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V40 D2
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
1532 kg
Kerb Weight
1305 kg
1920 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1790 kg

Weight Difference:
227 kg
14.82 %

General
Volvo V40 D2
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
M
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drive
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
DDYA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1969 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
118 bhp
at 3750 rpm
Power
114 bhp
at 3250 rpm
Volvo V40 D2
118 bhp
114 bhp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
280 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Volvo V40 D2
280 NM
250 NM
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Performance
Volvo V40 D2
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
118 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
146 m
0.000 sec

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

Audi A3 1.6 TDI
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12.98 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.45 kg/bhp
Volvo V40 D2
12.98 kg/bhp
11.45 kg/bhp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 D2
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
78 mpg
combined
69 mpg
Volvo V40 D2
78 mpg
69 mpg
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
71 mpg
city
61 mpg
86 mpg
motorway
No data
62 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
1070 mi
Range
758 mi
Volvo V40 D2
1070 mi
758 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).
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).
84.3 kWh
Volvo V40 D2
74 kWh
84.3 kWh
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
94 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
108 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 D2
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
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