The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 D3 (15 - 16) vs. Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod (17 - 17)
€ 27,400
€ 26,900
€ 27,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,900
ⓘ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 12.8 cm longer, 0.6 cm wider and 0.4 cm lower than the Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod.
Volvo V40 D3
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
1420
1783
2041
1424
1777
1966
1783 mm
Width
1777 mm
2041 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1966 mm
1420 mm
Height
1424 mm
2647
4369
2602
4241
4369 mm
Length
4241 mm
2647 mm
Wheelbase
2602 mm
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V40 D3
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
1561 kg
Kerb Weight
1275 kg
1980 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1760 kg
Weight Difference:
286 kg
18.32 %
General
Volvo V40 D3
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
M
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 D3
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
D5204T6
Engine Code
DADA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1969 CC
Engine Capacity
1498 CC
148 bhp
at 3750 rpm
Power
148 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Volvo V40 D3
148 bhp
148 bhp
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
320 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Volvo V40 D3
320 NM
250 NM
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
Performance
Volvo V40 D3
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
130 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
117 m
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 D3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
113 m
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
▶ REPLAY
10.55 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.61 kg/bhp
Volvo V40 D3
10.55 kg/bhp
8.61 kg/bhp
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 D3
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
Fuel Economy
74 mpg
combined
56 mpg
Volvo V40 D3
74 mpg
56 mpg
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
64 mpg
city
46 mpg
81 mpg
motorway
No data
62 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
1014 mi
Range
621 mi
Volvo V40 D3
1014 mi
621 mi
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
Environmental Impact
78.2 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).
94.8 kWh
Volvo V40 D3
78.2 kWh
94.8 kWh
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
99 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
114 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 D3
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
419 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
335 L
Boot Capacity
365 L
1032 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1100 L
