The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo V40 D3 (15 - 16) vs. Audi A3 1.8 TFSI quattro (08 - 12)

€ 27,400
Volvo V40 D3 (15 - 16) Volvo V40 D3
€ 26,900
 Audi A3 1.8 TFSI quattro (08 - 12) Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
€ 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. 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 1.8 TFSI
55.9
Blueprint Volvo V40 D3 (15 - 16)
70.2
80.4
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 1.8 TFSI quattro (08 - 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 1.8 TFSI quattro (08 - 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 1.8 TFSI
3441 lb
Curb Weight
3197 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4266 lb
Volvo V40 D3 (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
245 lb
7.12 %
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI quattro (08 - 12)

General

Volvo V40 D3
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
M
Generation
8P
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
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Volvo V40 D3
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
D5204T6
Engine Code
BYT, BZB, CDAA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
148 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Volvo V40 D3
148 hp
158 hp
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
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 1.8 TFSI

Performance

Volvo V40 D3
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

384 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 D3

62 mph 62
mph

354 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.8 TFSI

▶ REPLAY
23.25 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.23 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D3
23.25 lb/hp
20.23 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo V40 D3
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Volvo V40 D3
62 mpg
32 mpg
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
53 mpg
city
24 mpg
67 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
1014 mi
Range
511 mi
Volvo V40 D3
1014 mi
511 mi
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
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).
138.2 kWh
Volvo V40 D3
78.2 kWh
138.2 kWh
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
274 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo V40 D3
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
924 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
28.6 cu ft