The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 D2 Geartronic (16 - 17) vs. Audi A3 1.6 S tronic (08 - 10)
€ 28,000
€ 22,600
€ 28,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,600
ⓘ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 is 13.2 cm longer, 9.2 cm wider and 0.1 cm lower than the Audi A3 1.6.
Volvo V40 D2
Audi A3 1.6
1420
1857
2041
1421
1765
1957
1857 mm
Width
1765 mm
2041 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1957 mm
1420 mm
Height
1421 mm
2647
4370
2578
4238
4370 mm
Length
4238 mm
2647 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V40 D2
Audi A3 1.6
1577 kg
Kerb Weight
1295 kg
1995 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1780 kg
Weight Difference:
282 kg
17.88 %
General
Volvo V40 D2
Audi A3 1.6
M
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 D2
Audi A3 1.6
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
D4204T8
Engine Code
BGU, BSE, BSF, CCSA
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1969 CC
Engine Capacity
1595 CC
118 bhp
at 3750 rpm
Power
101 bhp
at 5600 rpm
Volvo V40 D2
118 bhp
101 bhp
Audi A3 1.6
280 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 NM
at 3800 rpm
Volvo V40 D2
280 NM
148 NM
Audi A3 1.6
Performance
Volvo V40 D2
Audi A3 1.6
118 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
146 m
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 D2
62 mph
62
mph
mph
163 m
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.6
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13.36 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.82 kg/bhp
Volvo V40 D2
13.36 kg/bhp
12.82 kg/bhp
Audi A3 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 D2
Audi A3 1.6
Fuel Economy
74 mpg
combined
42 mpg
Volvo V40 D2
74 mpg
42 mpg
Audi A3 1.6
64 mpg
city
30 mpg
81 mpg
motorway
No data
62 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
1014 mi
Range
510 mi
Volvo V40 D2
1014 mi
510 mi
Audi A3 1.6
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).
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).
127 kWh
Volvo V40 D2
78.2 kWh
127 kWh
Audi A3 1.6
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
101 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 D2
Audi A3 1.6
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
418 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
335 L
Boot Capacity
350 L
1032 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1080 L
