The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 D2 (18 - 18) vs. Audi A3 1.6 TDI (17 - 17)
€ 27,700
€ 28,600
€ 27,700
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 5.1 inches longer, 3.1 inches wider and 0.2 inches lower than the Audi A3 1.6 TDI.
Volvo V40 D2
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
55.9
73.1
80.4
56.1
70
77.4
73.1 in
Width
70 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
55.9 in
Height
56.1 in
104.2
172
102.4
167
172 in
Length
167 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V40 D2
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
3428 lb
Curb Weight
2877 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3946 lb
Weight Difference:
551 lb
16.07 %
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
DDYA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
118 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
114 hp
at 3250 rpm
Volvo V40 D2
118 hp
114 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
126 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 D2
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
29.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.24 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D2
29.05 lb/hp
25.24 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 D2
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
57 mpg
Volvo V40 D2
51 mpg
57 mpg
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
41 mpg
city
51 mpg
59 mpg
highway
No data
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
541 mi
Range
758 mi
Volvo V40 D2
541 mi
758 mi
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
94.6 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
94.6 kWh
84.3 kWh
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
196 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
174 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 D2
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
937 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
