The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo V40 D2 ECO (15 - 16) vs. Audi A3 1.2 TFSI (14 - 16)

€ 25,900
Volvo V40 D2 ECO (15 - 16) Volvo V40 D2 ECO
€ 24,700
 Audi A3 1.2 TFSI (14 - 16) Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
€ 25,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,700

ⓘ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 0.2 inches wider.
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
55.9
Blueprint Volvo V40 D2 ECO (15 - 16)
70.2
80.4
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 1.2 TFSI (14 - 16)
70
77.4
70.2 in
Width
70 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
55.9 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint Volvo V40 D2 ECO (15 - 16)
104.2
172
Blueprint Audi A3 1.2 TFSI (14 - 16)
102.4
166.8
172 in
Length
166.8 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Volvo V40 D2 ECO
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
3441 lb
Curb Weight
2701 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3770 lb
Volvo V40 D2 ECO (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
741 lb
21.53 %
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI (14 - 16)

General

Volvo V40 D2 ECO
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
M
Generation
8V
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 ECO
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
D4204T8
Engine Code
CYVB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
118 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4600 rpm
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
118 hp
108 hp
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
207 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
207 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI

Performance

Volvo V40 D2 ECO
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
118 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

489 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 D2 ECO

62 mph 62
mph

453 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.2 TFSI

▶ REPLAY
29.16 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.01 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
29.16 lb/hp
25.01 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo V40 D2 ECO
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
Fuel Economy
74 mpg
combined
47 mpg
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
74 mpg
47 mpg
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
64 mpg
city
37 mpg
81 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
777 mi
Range
621 mi
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
777 mi
621 mi
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
Environmental Impact
65.8 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).
94.8 kWh
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
65.8 kWh
94.8 kWh
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
132 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
188 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo V40 D2 ECO
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
924 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