The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 D2 ECO (16 - 18) vs. Audi A3 1.6 FSI (03 - 05)
€ 26,200
€ 20,300
€ 26,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. Both cars are the same height, but the Volvo V40 D2 ECO is 6.6 inches longer and 3.6 inches wider.
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
55.9
73.1
80.4
55.9
69.5
77
73.1 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
165.5
172 in
Length
165.5 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
3377 lb
Curb Weight
2866 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3935 lb
Weight Difference:
511 lb
15.13 %
General
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
M
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
D4204T8
Engine Code
BAG, BLF, BLP
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
118 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
114 hp
at 5800 rpm
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
118 hp
114 hp
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
207 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
114 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
207 lb‑ft
114 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
Performance
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
118 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
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28.62 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.14 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
28.62 lb/hp
25.14 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
Fuel Economy
69 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
69 mpg
36 mpg
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
64 mpg
city
27 mpg
74 mpg
highway
No data
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
1133 mi
Range
526 mi
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
1133 mi
526 mi
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
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).
123.1 kWh
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
70 kWh
123.1 kWh
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
143 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
855 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
