The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo V40 D2 Geartronic (15 - 16) vs. Audi A3 1.4 TFSI (08 - 09)

€ 27,700
Volvo V40 D2 Geartronic (15 - 16) Volvo V40 D2
€ 21,400
 Audi A3 1.4 TFSI (08 - 09) Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
€ 27,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,400

ⓘ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 is 5.2 inches longer and 0.7 inches wider.
Volvo V40 D2
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
55.9
Blueprint Volvo V40 D2 Geartronic (15 - 16)
70.2
80.4
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 1.4 TFSI (08 - 09)
69.5
77
70.2 in
Width
69.5 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
55.9 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint Volvo V40 D2 Geartronic (15 - 16)
104.2
172
Blueprint Audi A3 1.4 TFSI (08 - 09)
101.5
166.9
172 in
Length
166.9 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Volvo V40 D2
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
3477 lb
Curb Weight
2910 lb
4398 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3979 lb
Volvo V40 D2 Geartronic (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
567 lb
16.31 %
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI (08 - 09)

General

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

Engine

Volvo V40 D2
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
D4204T8
Engine Code
CAXC
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
118 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
123 hp
at 5000 rpm
Volvo V40 D2
118 hp
123 hp
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
207 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Volvo V40 D2
207 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI

Performance

Volvo V40 D2
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
118 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

479 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 D2

62 mph 62
mph

430 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.4 TFSI

▶ REPLAY
29.47 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.66 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D2
29.47 lb/hp
23.66 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo V40 D2
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Volvo V40 D2
62 mpg
40 mpg
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
53 mpg
city
30 mpg
69 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
1014 mi
Range
579 mi
Volvo V40 D2
1014 mi
579 mi
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Environmental Impact
78.2 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).
111.8 kWh
Volvo V40 D2
78.2 kWh
111.8 kWh
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
163 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
225 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo V40 D2
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
922 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
30.6 cu ft