The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo V40 D3 (15 - 16) vs. Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra (13 - 16)

€ 27,400
Volvo V40 D3 (15 - 16) Volvo V40 D3
€ 25,800
 Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra (13 - 16) Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
€ 27,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,800

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. Both cars are the same height, but the Volvo V40 D3 is 5.2 inches longer and 0.2 inches wider.
Volvo V40 D3
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
55.9
Blueprint Volvo V40 D3 (15 - 16)
70.2
80.4
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra (13 - 16)
70
77.4
70.2 in
Width
70 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
55.9 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint Volvo V40 D3 (15 - 16)
104.2
172
Blueprint Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra (13 - 16)
102.4
166.8
172 in
Length
166.8 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Volvo V40 D3
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
3441 lb
Curb Weight
2822 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3891 lb
Volvo V40 D3 (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
619 lb
17.99 %
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra (13 - 16)

General

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

Engine

Volvo V40 D3
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
D5204T6
Engine Code
CRKB, CXXB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
148 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Volvo V40 D3
148 hp
108 hp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
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 ultra

Performance

Volvo V40 D3
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
130 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

384 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 D3

62 mph 62
mph

479 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra

▶ REPLAY
23.25 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.13 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D3
23.25 lb/hp
26.13 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo V40 D3
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
69 mpg
Volvo V40 D3
62 mpg
69 mpg
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
53 mpg
city
60 mpg
67 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
1014 mi
Range
914 mi
Volvo V40 D3
1014 mi
914 mi
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
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).
70 kWh
Volvo V40 D3
78.2 kWh
70 kWh
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
143 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo V40 D3
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
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