The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 D3 (12 - 15) vs. Audi A3 1.2 TFSI S tronic (14 - 16)
€ 27,000
€ 26,600
€ 27,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,600
ⓘ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. Both cars are the same height, but the Volvo V40 D3 is 5.2 inches longer and 0.2 inches wider.
Volvo V40 D3
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
55.9
70.2
80.4
55.9
70
77.4
70.2 in
Width
70 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
55.9 in
Height
55.9 in
104.2
172
102.4
166.8
172 in
Length
166.8 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V40 D3
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
3459 lb
Curb Weight
2745 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3814 lb
Weight Difference:
714 lb
20.64 %
General
Volvo V40 D3
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
M
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 D3
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
Straight-five diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
D5204T6
Engine Code
CYVB
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4600 rpm
Volvo V40 D3
148 hp
108 hp
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Volvo V40 D3
258 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
Performance
Volvo V40 D3
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 D3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
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23.37 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.42 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D3
23.37 lb/hp
25.42 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 D3
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
47 mpg
Volvo V40 D3
55 mpg
47 mpg
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
44 mpg
city
39 mpg
62 mpg
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
867 mi
Range
621 mi
Volvo V40 D3
867 mi
621 mi
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
Environmental Impact
88.5 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).
94.8 kWh
Volvo V40 D3
88.5 kWh
94.8 kWh
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
187 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 D3
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
994 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft
