The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo V40 D3 (15 - 16) vs. Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod (17 - 17)

€ 27,400
Volvo V40 D3 (15 - 16) Volvo V40 D3
€ 26,900
 Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod (17 - 17) Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
€ 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 5 inches longer, 0.2 inches wider and 0.2 inches lower than the Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod.
Volvo V40 D3
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
55.9
Blueprint Volvo V40 D3 (15 - 16)
70.2
80.4
56.1
Blueprint Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod (17 - 17)
70
77.4
70.2 in
Width
70 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
55.9 in
Height
56.1 in
Blueprint Volvo V40 D3 (15 - 16)
104.2
172
Blueprint Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod (17 - 17)
102.4
167
172 in
Length
167 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Volvo V40 D3
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
3441 lb
Curb Weight
2811 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3880 lb
Volvo V40 D3 (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
631 lb
18.34 %
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod (17 - 17)

General

Volvo V40 D3
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
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
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Volvo V40 D3
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
D5204T6
Engine Code
DADA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
148 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Volvo V40 D3
148 hp
148 hp
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Volvo V40 D3
236 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
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

384 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 D3

62 mph 62
mph

371 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod

▶ REPLAY
23.25 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.99 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D3
23.25 lb/hp
18.99 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo V40 D3
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
47 mpg
Volvo V40 D3
62 mpg
47 mpg
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
53 mpg
city
38 mpg
67 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
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).
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)
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo V40 D3
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
924 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