The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 D2 Powershift (13 - 15) vs. Audi A3 1.6 TDI S tronic (16 - 17)
€ 27,300
€ 29,900
€ 27,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,900
ⓘ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 12.8 cm longer, 0.6 cm wider and 0.4 cm lower than the Audi A3 1.6 TDI.
Volvo V40 D2
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
1420
1783
2041
1424
1777
1966
1783 mm
Width
1777 mm
2041 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1966 mm
1420 mm
Height
1424 mm
2647
4369
2602
4241
4369 mm
Length
4241 mm
2647 mm
Wheelbase
2602 mm
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V40 D2
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
1526 kg
Kerb Weight
1330 kg
1940 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1815 kg
Weight Difference:
196 kg
12.84 %
General
Volvo V40 D2
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
M
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 D2
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
D4162T
Engine Code
DBKA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1560 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
113 bhp
at 3600 rpm
Power
108 bhp
at 3200 rpm
Volvo V40 D2
113 bhp
108 bhp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
270 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Volvo V40 D2
270 NM
250 NM
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Performance
Volvo V40 D2
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
118 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
12.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
168 m
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 D2
62 mph
62
mph
mph
146 m
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
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13.5 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.31 kg/bhp
Volvo V40 D2
13.5 kg/bhp
12.31 kg/bhp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 D2
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
71 mpg
combined
72 mpg
Volvo V40 D2
71 mpg
72 mpg
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
64 mpg
city
64 mpg
74 mpg
motorway
No data
52 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
808 mi
Range
797 mi
Volvo V40 D2
808 mi
797 mi
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
82.2 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).
80.3 kWh
Volvo V40 D2
82.2 kWh
80.3 kWh
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
105 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
102 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 D2
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
414 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
335 L
Boot Capacity
365 L
1032 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1100 L
