The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 D3 (18 - 18) vs. Audi A3 1.0 TFSI (16 - 17)
€ 29,200

€ 25,700

€ 29,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Volvo V40 D3 is 5.1 inches longer, 3.1 inches wider and 0.2 inches lower than the Audi A3 1.0 TFSI.
Volvo V40 D3
Audi A3 1.0 TFSI
55.9
73.1
80.4
56.1
70
77.4
73.1 in
Width
70 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
55.9 in
Height
56.1 in
104.2
172
102.4
167
172 in
Length
167 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V40 D3
Audi A3 1.0 TFSI
3470 lb
Curb Weight
2701 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3770 lb

Weight Difference:
769 lb
22.16 %

General
Volvo V40 D3
Audi A3 1.0 TFSI
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 1.0 TFSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
D5204T6
Engine Code
CHZD
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
148 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
114 hp
at 5000 rpm
Volvo V40 D3
148 hp
114 hp
Audi A3 1.0 TFSI
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Volvo V40 D3
236 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.0 TFSI
Performance
Volvo V40 D3
Audi A3 1.0 TFSI
127 mph
Maximum Speed
128 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 D3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.0 TFSI
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23.45 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.69 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D3
23.45 lb/hp
23.69 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 D3
Audi A3 1.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Volvo V40 D3
51 mpg
50 mpg
Audi A3 1.0 TFSI
41 mpg
city
41 mpg
59 mpg
highway
No data
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
838 mi
Range
661 mi
Volvo V40 D3
838 mi
661 mi
Audi A3 1.0 TFSI
Environmental Impact
94.6 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).
89 kWh
Volvo V40 D3
94.6 kWh
89 kWh
Audi A3 1.0 TFSI
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
195 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
172 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 D3
Audi A3 1.0 TFSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
895 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