The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 D2 ECO (15 - 16) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI (09 - 12)
€ 25,900
€ 25,000
€ 25,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Volvo V40 D2 ECO is 3 inches longer, 0.7 inches wider and 0.1 inches lower than the Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI.
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
55.9
70.2
80.4
56
69.5
78.5
70.2 in
Width
69.5 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.5 in
55.9 in
Height
56 in
104.2
172
101.5
169
172 in
Length
169 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
3441 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4145 lb
Weight Difference:
366 lb
10.64 %
General
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
Audi A3 Sportback 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 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
D4204T8
Engine Code
CAYC
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
118 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
118 hp
104 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
207 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
207 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Performance
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
118 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
62 mph
62
mph
mph
535 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
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29.16 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.57 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
29.16 lb/hp
29.57 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
74 mpg
combined
56 mpg
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
74 mpg
56 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
64 mpg
city
46 mpg
81 mpg
highway
No data
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
777 mi
Range
814 mi
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
777 mi
814 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
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).
86.4 kWh
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
65.8 kWh
86.4 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
132 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
180 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
924 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft
