The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 D2 ECO (13 - 15) vs. Audi A3 1.6 TDI (09 - 12)
€ 25,500
€ 23,000
€ 25,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,000
ⓘ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 ECO is 5.2 inches longer and 0.7 inches wider.
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
55.9
70.2
80.4
55.9
69.5
77
70.2 in
Width
69.5 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
55.9 in
Height
55.9 in
104.2
172
101.5
166.9
172 in
Length
166.9 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
3243 lb
Curb Weight
2987 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4057 lb
Weight Difference:
256 lb
7.89 %
General
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
M
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
D4162T
Engine Code
CAYB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
113 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
89 hp
at 4200 rpm
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
113 hp
89 hp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
170 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
199 lb‑ft
170 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Performance
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
118 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
11.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
62 mph
62
mph
mph
587 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
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28.7 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
33.56 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
28.7 lb/hp
33.56 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
69 mpg
combined
53 mpg
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
69 mpg
53 mpg
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
62 mpg
city
42 mpg
76 mpg
highway
No data
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
950 mi
Range
777 mi
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
950 mi
777 mi
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
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).
90.4 kWh
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
70 kWh
90.4 kWh
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
142 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
924 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
30.6 cu ft
