The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 D3 (12 - 15) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI quattro S tronic (16 - 18)
€ 27,000
€ 35,900
€ 27,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Volvo V40 D3 is 2.2 inches longer, 0.1 inches narrower and 0.2 inches lower than the Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI.
Volvo V40 D3
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
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
103.8
169.8
172 in
Length
169.8 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V40 D3
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
3459 lb
Curb Weight
3219 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4288 lb
Weight Difference:
240 lb
6.94 %
General
Volvo V40 D3
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 D3
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
Straight-five diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
D5204T6
Engine Code
CZPB
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 4200 rpm
Volvo V40 D3
148 hp
187 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Volvo V40 D3
258 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
Performance
Volvo V40 D3
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 D3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
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23.37 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.21 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D3
23.37 lb/hp
17.21 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 D3
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Volvo V40 D3
55 mpg
41 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
44 mpg
city
33 mpg
62 mpg
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
867 mi
Range
536 mi
Volvo V40 D3
867 mi
536 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 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).
109.9 kWh
Volvo V40 D3
88.5 kWh
109.9 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
214 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 D3
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 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
