The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 D3 (12 - 15) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 (04 - 08)
€ 27,000
€ 20,900
€ 27,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,900
ⓘ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 D3 is 3.3 inches longer, 0.7 inches wider and 0.1 inches lower than the Audi A3 Sportback 1.6.
Volvo V40 D3
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
55.9
70.2
80.4
56
69.5
78.5
70.2 in
Width
69.5 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.5 in
55.9 in
Height
56 in
104.2
172
101.5
168.7
172 in
Length
168.7 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V40 D3
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
3459 lb
Curb Weight
2910 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3979 lb
Weight Difference:
549 lb
15.87 %
General
Volvo V40 D3
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
M
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 D3
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
Straight-five diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
D5204T6
Engine Code
BGU, BSE, BSF, CCSA
4
Valves
2
5
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Volvo V40 D3
148 hp
101 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Volvo V40 D3
258 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
Performance
Volvo V40 D3
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
130 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 D3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
554 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
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23.37 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.81 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D3
23.37 lb/hp
28.81 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 D3
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Volvo V40 D3
55 mpg
33 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
44 mpg
city
24 mpg
62 mpg
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
867 mi
Range
475 mi
Volvo V40 D3
867 mi
475 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
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).
136.5 kWh
Volvo V40 D3
88.5 kWh
136.5 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
275 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 D3
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
994 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft
