The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo V40 D2 ECO Powershift (13 - 15) vs. Audi A3 1.4 TFSI (12 - 14)

€ 27,300
Volvo V40 D2 ECO Powershift (13 - 15) Volvo V40 D2 ECO
€ 22,800
 Audi A3 1.4 TFSI (12 - 14) Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
€ 27,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,800

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. Both cars are the same height, but the Volvo V40 D2 ECO is 5.2 inches longer and 0.2 inches wider.
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
55.9
Blueprint Volvo V40 D2 ECO Powershift (13 - 15)
70.2
80.4
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 1.4 TFSI (12 - 14)
70
77.4
70.2 in
Width
70 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
55.9 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint Volvo V40 D2 ECO Powershift (13 - 15)
104.2
172
Blueprint Audi A3 1.4 TFSI (12 - 14)
102.4
166.8
172 in
Length
166.8 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Volvo V40 D2 ECO
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
3364 lb
Curb Weight
2756 lb
4277 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3825 lb
Volvo V40 D2 ECO Powershift (13 - 15)
Weight Difference:
608 lb
18.07 %
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI (12 - 14)

General

Volvo V40 D2 ECO
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
M
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Volvo V40 D2 ECO
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
D4162T
Engine Code
CMBA, CXSA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
113 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
113 hp
120 hp
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
199 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI

Performance

Volvo V40 D2 ECO
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
118 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
12.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

551 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 D2 ECO

62 mph 62
mph

423 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.4 TFSI

▶ REPLAY
29.77 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.97 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
29.77 lb/hp
22.97 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo V40 D2 ECO
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
45 mpg
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
60 mpg
45 mpg
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
53 mpg
city
36 mpg
65 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
828 mi
Range
598 mi
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
828 mi
598 mi
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Environmental Impact
80.3 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).
98.5 kWh
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
80.3 kWh
98.5 kWh
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
164 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
193 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo V40 D2 ECO
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
913 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