The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 D2 ECO (15 - 16) vs. Audi A3 1.6 (05 - 08)
€ 25,900
€ 20,000
€ 25,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,000
ⓘ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 6.1 inches longer and 0.7 inches wider.
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
Audi A3 1.6
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
165.9
172 in
Length
165.9 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
Audi A3 1.6
3441 lb
Curb Weight
2822 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3891 lb
Weight Difference:
619 lb
17.99 %
General
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
Audi A3 1.6
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
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
Audi A3 1.6
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
D4204T8
Engine Code
BGU, BSE, BSF, CCSA
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
118 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
118 hp
101 hp
Audi A3 1.6
207 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
207 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.6
Performance
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
Audi A3 1.6
118 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.6
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29.16 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.94 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
29.16 lb/hp
27.94 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
Audi A3 1.6
Fuel Economy
74 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
74 mpg
33 mpg
Audi A3 1.6
64 mpg
city
25 mpg
81 mpg
highway
No data
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
777 mi
Range
482 mi
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
777 mi
482 mi
Audi A3 1.6
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).
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).
134.5 kWh
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
65.8 kWh
134.5 kWh
Audi A3 1.6
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
132 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
Audi A3 1.6
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)
31.1 cu ft
