The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 D2 ECO (16 - 18) vs. Audi A3 1.8 TFSI S tronic DSG (06 - 08)
€ 26,200
€ 25,900
€ 26,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,900
ⓘ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. Both cars are the same height, but the Volvo V40 D2 ECO is 6.1 inches longer and 3.6 inches wider.
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
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
165.9
172 in
Length
165.9 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
3377 lb
Curb Weight
3109 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4178 lb
Weight Difference:
269 lb
7.96 %
General
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
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
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
D4204T8
Engine Code
BYT, BZB, CDAA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
118 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
118 hp
158 hp
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
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 1.8 TFSI
Performance
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
118 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
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28.62 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.68 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
28.62 lb/hp
19.68 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy
69 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
69 mpg
31 mpg
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
64 mpg
city
23 mpg
74 mpg
highway
No data
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
1133 mi
Range
455 mi
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
1133 mi
455 mi
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
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).
142.1 kWh
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
70 kWh
142.1 kWh
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
143 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
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
