The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 D2 ECO (13 - 15) vs. Audi A3 1.6 (08 - 10)
€ 25,500
€ 20,800
€ 25,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,800
ⓘ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. The Volvo V40 D2 ECO is 13.1 cm longer, 1.8 cm wider and 0.1 cm lower than the Audi A3 1.6.
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
Audi A3 1.6
1420
1783
2041
1421
1765
1957
1783 mm
Width
1765 mm
2041 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1957 mm
1420 mm
Height
1421 mm
2647
4369
2578
4238
4369 mm
Length
4238 mm
2647 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
Audi A3 1.6
1471 kg
Kerb Weight
1260 kg
1890 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1745 kg
Weight Difference:
211 kg
14.34 %
General
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
Audi A3 1.6
M
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
Audi A3 1.6
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
D4162T
Engine Code
BGU, BSE, BSF, CCSA
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1560 CC
Engine Capacity
1595 CC
113 bhp
at 3600 rpm
Power
101 bhp
at 5600 rpm
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
113 bhp
101 bhp
Audi A3 1.6
270 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
148 NM
at 3800 rpm
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
270 NM
148 NM
Audi A3 1.6
Performance
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
Audi A3 1.6
118 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
11.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
165 m
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
62 mph
62
mph
mph
164 m
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.6
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13.02 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.48 kg/bhp
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
13.02 kg/bhp
12.48 kg/bhp
Audi A3 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
Audi A3 1.6
Fuel Economy
83 mpg
combined
42 mpg
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
83 mpg
42 mpg
Audi A3 1.6
74 mpg
city
30 mpg
91 mpg
motorway
No data
52 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
950 mi
Range
503 mi
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
950 mi
503 mi
Audi A3 1.6
Environmental Impact
70 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).
128.7 kWh
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
70 kWh
128.7 kWh
Audi A3 1.6
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
88 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
162 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
Audi A3 1.6
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
419 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
335 L
Boot Capacity
350 L
1032 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1080 L
