The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo V40 D3 (12 - 15) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI quattro S tronic (13 - 16)

€ 27,000
Volvo V40 D3 (12 - 15) Volvo V40 D3
€ 33,800
 Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI quattro S tronic (13 - 16) Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
€ 27,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,800

ⓘ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 D3 is 2.3 inches longer and 0.1 inches narrower.
Volvo V40 D3
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
55.9
Blueprint Volvo V40 D3 (12 - 15)
70.2
80.4
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI quattro S tronic (13 - 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 D3 (12 - 15)
104.2
172
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI quattro S tronic (13 - 16)
103.8
169.7
172 in
Length
169.7 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in

Vehicle Weight

Volvo V40 D3
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
3459 lb
Curb Weight
3208 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4277 lb
Volvo V40 D3 (12 - 15)
Weight Difference:
251 lb
7.26 %
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI quattro S tronic (13 - 16)

General

Volvo V40 D3
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
M
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Volvo V40 D3
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Straight-five diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
D5204T6
Engine Code
CJSA, CJSB
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 5100 rpm
Volvo V40 D3
148 hp
178 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Volvo V40 D3
258 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI

Performance

Volvo V40 D3
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

436 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 D3

62 mph 62
mph

308 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI

▶ REPLAY
23.37 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.02 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D3
23.37 lb/hp
18.02 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo V40 D3
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Volvo V40 D3
55 mpg
36 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
44 mpg
city
29 mpg
62 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
867 mi
Range
478 mi
Volvo V40 D3
867 mi
478 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 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).
123.1 kWh
Volvo V40 D3
88.5 kWh
123.1 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
245 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo V40 D3
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
994 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33.4 cu ft