The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 D2 ECO (15 - 16) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 30 TFSI (18 - 19)
€ 25,900
€ 27,700
€ 25,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Volvo V40 D2 ECO is 2.2 inches longer, 0.1 inches narrower and 0.2 inches lower than the Audi A3 Sportback 30 TFSI.
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TFSI
55.9
70.2
80.4
56.1
70.3
77.4
70.2 in
Width
70.3 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
55.9 in
Height
56.1 in
104.2
172
103.8
169.8
172 in
Length
169.8 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TFSI
3441 lb
Curb Weight
2789 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3836 lb
Weight Difference:
653 lb
18.97 %
General
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
Audi A3 Sportback 30 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 Sportback 30 TFSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
D4204T8
Engine Code
DKRF
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
118 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
114 hp
at 5000 rpm
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
118 hp
114 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TFSI
207 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
207 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TFSI
Performance
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TFSI
118 mph
Maximum Speed
128 mph
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TFSI
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29.16 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.46 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
29.16 lb/hp
24.46 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TFSI
Fuel Economy
74 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
74 mpg
44 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TFSI
64 mpg
city
37 mpg
81 mpg
highway
No data
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
777 mi
Range
586 mi
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
777 mi
586 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 30 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).
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).
100.4 kWh
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
65.8 kWh
100.4 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TFSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP)
132 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
217 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TFSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
924 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.5 cu ft
