The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 D2 Powershift (13 - 15) vs. Audi A3 Sportback e-tron S tronic (16 - 18)
€ 27,300

€ 39,400

€ 27,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,400
ⓘ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. The Volvo V40 D2 is 2.2 inches longer, 0.1 inches narrower and 0.2 inches lower than the Audi A3 Sportback e-tron.
Volvo V40 D2
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
55.9
70.2
80.4
56.1
70.3
77.4
70.2 in
Width
70.3 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
55.9 in
Height
56.1 in
104.2
172
103.5
169.8
172 in
Length
169.8 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
103.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V40 D2
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
3364 lb
Curb Weight
3560 lb
4277 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4519 lb

Weight Difference:
196 lb
5.5 %

General
Volvo V40 D2
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
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 dual clutch transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 D2
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
D4162T
Engine Code
CUKB, CXUA
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
201 hp
at 5000 rpm
Volvo V40 D2
113 hp
201 hp
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Volvo V40 D2
199 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
Performance
Volvo V40 D2
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
118 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
12.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
551 ft
0.000 sec

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

Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
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29.77 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.71 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D2
29.77 lb/hp
17.71 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 D2
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
147 mpg
Volvo V40 D2
59 mpg
147 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
53 mpg
city
No data
62 mpg
highway
No data
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
808 mi
Range
1553 mi
Volvo V40 D2
808 mi
1553 mi
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
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).
30.3 kWh
Volvo V40 D2
82.2 kWh
30.3 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
169 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
58 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 D2
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
913 lb
Maximum Payload
959 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft








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