The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 D2 Powershift (13 - 15) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI (13 - 14)
€ 27,300
€ 25,700
€ 27,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,700
ⓘ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 1.6 TDI
55.9
70.2
80.4
55.9
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
104.2
172
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 1.6 TDI
3364 lb
Curb Weight
2943 lb
4277 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4012 lb
Weight Difference:
421 lb
12.51 %
General
Volvo V40 D2
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
M
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 D2
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
D4162T
Engine Code
CLHA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
113 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 3000 rpm
Volvo V40 D2
113 hp
104 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Volvo V40 D2
199 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Performance
Volvo V40 D2
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
118 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
12.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
551 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 D2
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
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29.77 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.3 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D2
29.77 lb/hp
28.3 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 D2
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
62 mpg
Volvo V40 D2
59 mpg
62 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
53 mpg
city
51 mpg
62 mpg
highway
No data
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
808 mi
Range
818 mi
Volvo V40 D2
808 mi
818 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 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).
78.2 kWh
Volvo V40 D2
82.2 kWh
78.2 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
169 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 D2
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
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
