The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 D2 ECO Powershift (13 - 15) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod (13 - 14)
€ 27,300

€ 24,900

€ 27,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. Both cars are the same height, but the Volvo V40 D2 ECO is 2.3 inches longer and 0.1 inches narrower.
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod
55.9
70.2
80.4
55.9
70.3
77.4
70.2 in
Width
70.3 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
55.9 in
Height
55.9 in
104.2
172
103.8
169.7
172 in
Length
169.7 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod
3364 lb
Curb Weight
2866 lb
4277 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3935 lb

Weight Difference:
498 lb
14.8 %

General
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod
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 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
D4162T
Engine Code
CPTA
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
138 hp
at 5000 rpm
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
113 hp
138 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
199 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod
Performance
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod
118 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
12.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
551 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 D2 ECO
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod
▶ REPLAY
29.77 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.77 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
29.77 lb/hp
20.77 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
60 mpg
49 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod
53 mpg
city
40 mpg
65 mpg
highway
No data
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
828 mi
Range
647 mi
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
828 mi
647 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod
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).
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).
90.9 kWh
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
80.3 kWh
90.9 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
164 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
180 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
913 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft







29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.5 cu ft