The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 D2 (16 - 17) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI (07 - 08)
€ 26,200
€ 22,300
€ 26,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,300
ⓘ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 3.3 inches longer, 3.6 inches wider and 0.1 inches lower than the Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI.
Volvo V40 D2
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
55.9
73.1
80.4
56
69.5
78.5
73.1 in
Width
69.5 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.5 in
55.9 in
Height
56 in
104.2
172
101.5
168.7
172 in
Length
168.7 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V40 D2
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
3377 lb
Curb Weight
3031 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4101 lb
Weight Difference:
346 lb
10.24 %
General
Volvo V40 D2
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
M
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 D2
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
D4204T8
Engine Code
CAXC
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
118 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
123 hp
at 5000 rpm
Volvo V40 D2
118 hp
123 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
207 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Volvo V40 D2
207 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
Performance
Volvo V40 D2
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
118 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 D2
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
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28.62 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.64 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D2
28.62 lb/hp
24.64 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 D2
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
Fuel Economy
65 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Volvo V40 D2
65 mpg
37 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
59 mpg
city
28 mpg
71 mpg
highway
No data
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
1070 mi
Range
542 mi
Volvo V40 D2
1070 mi
542 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
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).
119.4 kWh
Volvo V40 D2
74 kWh
119.4 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
151 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 D2
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
855 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft
