The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 D2 ECO (16 - 18) vs. Audi A3 1.6 TDI (16 - 17)
€ 26,200
€ 27,900
€ 26,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,900
ⓘ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. The Volvo V40 D2 ECO is 5.1 inches longer, 3.1 inches wider and 0.2 inches lower than the Audi A3 1.6 TDI.
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
55.9
73.1
80.4
56.1
70
77.4
73.1 in
Width
70 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
55.9 in
Height
56.1 in
104.2
172
102.4
167
172 in
Length
167 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
3377 lb
Curb Weight
2888 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3957 lb
Weight Difference:
489 lb
14.48 %
General
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
M
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
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 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
D4204T8
Engine Code
DBKA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
118 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
118 hp
108 hp
Audi A3 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 1.6 TDI
Performance
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
118 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
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28.62 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.74 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
28.62 lb/hp
26.74 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
69 mpg
combined
60 mpg
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
69 mpg
60 mpg
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
64 mpg
city
53 mpg
74 mpg
highway
No data
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
1133 mi
Range
797 mi
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
1133 mi
797 mi
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
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).
80.3 kWh
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
70 kWh
80.3 kWh
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
143 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
164 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
855 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
