The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 D2 Geartronic (18 - 18) vs. Audi A3 1.2 TFSI (10 - 12)
€ 29,500
€ 21,100
€ 29,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,100
ⓘ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 is 5.2 inches longer and 3.6 inches wider.
Volvo V40 D2
Audi A3 1.2 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
166.9
172 in
Length
166.9 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V40 D2
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
3477 lb
Curb Weight
2822 lb
4398 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3891 lb
Weight Difference:
655 lb
18.84 %
General
Volvo V40 D2
Audi A3 1.2 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 1.2 TFSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
D4204T8
Engine Code
CBZB
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
118 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Volvo V40 D2
118 hp
104 hp
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
207 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Volvo V40 D2
207 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
Performance
Volvo V40 D2
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
118 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 D2
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
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29.47 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.13 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D2
29.47 lb/hp
27.13 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 D2
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Volvo V40 D2
52 mpg
43 mpg
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
45 mpg
city
35 mpg
59 mpg
highway
No data
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
856 mi
Range
621 mi
Volvo V40 D2
856 mi
621 mi
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
Environmental Impact
92.5 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).
104.1 kWh
Volvo V40 D2
92.5 kWh
104.1 kWh
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
Emission Standard
Euro 5
190 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 D2
Audi A3 1.2 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
