The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 D2 Geartronic (18 - 18) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 (04 - 08)
€ 29,500

€ 20,900

€ 29,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Volvo V40 D2 is 3.3 inches longer, 3.6 inches wider and 0.1 inches lower than the Audi A3 Sportback 1.6.
Volvo V40 D2
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
55.9
73.1
80.4
56
69.5
78.5
73.1 in
Width
69.5 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.5 in
55.9 in
Height
56 in
104.2
172
101.5
168.7
172 in
Length
168.7 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V40 D2
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
3477 lb
Curb Weight
2910 lb
4398 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3979 lb

Weight Difference:
567 lb
16.31 %

General
Volvo V40 D2
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
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
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 D2
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
D4204T8
Engine Code
BGU, BSE, BSF, CCSA
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
118 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Volvo V40 D2
118 hp
101 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
207 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Volvo V40 D2
207 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
Performance
Volvo V40 D2
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
118 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 D2
62 mph
62
mph
mph
554 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
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29.47 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.81 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D2
29.47 lb/hp
28.81 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 D2
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Volvo V40 D2
52 mpg
33 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
45 mpg
city
24 mpg
59 mpg
highway
No data
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
856 mi
Range
475 mi
Volvo V40 D2
856 mi
475 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
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).
136.5 kWh
Volvo V40 D2
92.5 kWh
136.5 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
Emission Standard
Euro 4
190 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
275 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 D2
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
922 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft









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