The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo V40 D2 Powershift (13 - 15) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI (14 - 16)

€ 27,300
Volvo V40 D2 Powershift (13 - 15) Volvo V40 D2
€ 26,500
 Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI (14 - 16) Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
€ 27,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,500

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. Both cars are the same height, but the Volvo V40 D2 is 2.3 inches longer and 0.1 inches narrower.
Volvo V40 D2
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
55.9
Blueprint Volvo V40 D2 Powershift (13 - 15)
70.2
80.4
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI (14 - 16)
70.3
77.4
70.2 in
Width
70.3 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
55.9 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint Volvo V40 D2 Powershift (13 - 15)
104.2
172
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI (14 - 16)
103.8
169.7
172 in
Length
169.7 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in

Vehicle Weight

Volvo V40 D2
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
3364 lb
Curb Weight
2822 lb
4277 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3891 lb
Volvo V40 D2 Powershift (13 - 15)
Weight Difference:
542 lb
16.11 %
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI (14 - 16)

General

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

Engine

Volvo V40 D2
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
D4162T
Engine Code
CXSB, CZCA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
113 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
123 hp
at 5000 rpm
Volvo V40 D2
113 hp
123 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Volvo V40 D2
199 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI

Performance

Volvo V40 D2
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
118 mph
Maximum Speed
128 mph
12.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

551 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 D2

62 mph 62
mph

430 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI

▶ REPLAY
29.77 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.94 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D2
29.77 lb/hp
22.94 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo V40 D2
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Volvo V40 D2
59 mpg
44 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
53 mpg
city
34 mpg
62 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
808 mi
Range
586 mi
Volvo V40 D2
808 mi
586 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
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).
100.4 kWh
Volvo V40 D2
82.2 kWh
100.4 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
169 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
196 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo V40 D2
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
913 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.5 cu ft