The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo V40 D3 (15 - 16) vs. Audi A3 1.6 TDI 99g (09 - 12)

€ 27,400
Volvo V40 D3 (15 - 16) Volvo V40 D3
€ 24,100
 Audi A3 1.6 TDI 99g (09 - 12) Audi A3 1.6 TDI 99g
€ 27,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,100

ⓘ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. Both cars are the same height, but the Volvo V40 D3 is 5.2 inches longer and 0.7 inches wider.
Volvo V40 D3
Audi A3 1.6 TDI 99g
55.9
Blueprint Volvo V40 D3 (15 - 16)
70.2
80.4
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 1.6 TDI 99g (09 - 12)
69.5
77
70.2 in
Width
69.5 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
55.9 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint Volvo V40 D3 (15 - 16)
104.2
172
Blueprint Audi A3 1.6 TDI 99g (09 - 12)
101.5
166.9
172 in
Length
166.9 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Volvo V40 D3
Audi A3 1.6 TDI 99g
3441 lb
Curb Weight
2987 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4045 lb
Volvo V40 D3 (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
454 lb
13.19 %
Audi A3 1.6 TDI 99g (09 - 12)

General

Volvo V40 D3
Audi A3 1.6 TDI 99g
M
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

Volvo V40 D3
Audi A3 1.6 TDI 99g
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
D5204T6
Engine Code
CAYC
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
148 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Volvo V40 D3
148 hp
104 hp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI 99g
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 1.6 TDI 99g

Performance

Volvo V40 D3
Audi A3 1.6 TDI 99g
130 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

384 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 D3

62 mph 62
mph

518 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.6 TDI 99g

▶ REPLAY
23.25 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.72 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D3
23.25 lb/hp
28.72 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI 99g

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo V40 D3
Audi A3 1.6 TDI 99g
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
62 mpg
Volvo V40 D3
62 mpg
62 mpg
Audi A3 1.6 TDI 99g
53 mpg
city
50 mpg
67 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
1014 mi
Range
899 mi
Volvo V40 D3
1014 mi
899 mi
Audi A3 1.6 TDI 99g
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).
78.2 kWh
Volvo V40 D3
78.2 kWh
78.2 kWh
Audi A3 1.6 TDI 99g
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo V40 D3
Audi A3 1.6 TDI 99g
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
924 lb
Maximum Payload
1058 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
30.6 cu ft