The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 D3 (15 - 16) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI S tronic (14 - 16)
€ 27,400
€ 28,400
€ 27,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Volvo V40 D3 is 5.9 cm longer, 0.2 cm narrower and 0.1 cm lower than the Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI.
Volvo V40 D3
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
1420
1783
2041
1421
1785
1966
1783 mm
Width
1785 mm
2041 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1966 mm
1420 mm
Height
1421 mm
2647
4369
2636
4310
4369 mm
Length
4310 mm
2647 mm
Wheelbase
2636 mm
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V40 D3
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
1561 kg
Kerb Weight
1300 kg
1980 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1785 kg
Weight Difference:
261 kg
16.72 %
General
Volvo V40 D3
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 D3
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
D5204T6
Engine Code
CXSB, CZCA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1969 CC
Engine Capacity
1395 CC
148 bhp
at 3750 rpm
Power
123 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Volvo V40 D3
148 bhp
123 bhp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
320 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
200 NM
at 1400 rpm
Volvo V40 D3
320 NM
200 NM
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
Performance
Volvo V40 D3
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
128 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
117 m
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 D3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
129 m
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
▶ REPLAY
10.55 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.57 kg/bhp
Volvo V40 D3
10.55 kg/bhp
10.57 kg/bhp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 D3
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
Fuel Economy
74 mpg
combined
55 mpg
Volvo V40 D3
74 mpg
55 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
64 mpg
city
45 mpg
81 mpg
motorway
No data
62 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
1014 mi
Range
609 mi
Volvo V40 D3
1014 mi
609 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 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).
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).
96.6 kWh
Volvo V40 D3
78.2 kWh
96.6 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
99 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
118 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 D3
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
419 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
335 L
Boot Capacity
380 L
1032 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1220 L
