The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 D3 (18 - 18) vs. Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra (16 - 17)
€ 29,200

€ 26,900

€ 29,200
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 considerably. The Volvo V40 D3 is 12.9 cm longer, 8 cm wider and 0.4 cm lower than the Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra.
Volvo V40 D3
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
1420
1857
2041
1424
1777
1966
1857 mm
Width
1777 mm
2041 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1966 mm
1420 mm
Height
1424 mm
2647
4370
2602
4241
4370 mm
Length
4241 mm
2647 mm
Wheelbase
2602 mm
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V40 D3
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
1574 kg
Kerb Weight
1275 kg
1980 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1760 kg

Weight Difference:
299 kg
19 %

General
Volvo V40 D3
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 D3
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
D5204T6
Engine Code
CUKB, CZEA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1969 CC
Engine Capacity
1395 CC
148 bhp
at 3750 rpm
Power
148 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Volvo V40 D3
148 bhp
148 bhp
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
320 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Volvo V40 D3
320 NM
250 NM
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
Performance
Volvo V40 D3
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
127 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
119 m
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 D3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
113 m
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
▶ REPLAY
10.64 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.61 kg/bhp
Volvo V40 D3
10.64 kg/bhp
8.61 kg/bhp
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 D3
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
Fuel Economy
61 mpg
combined
61 mpg
Volvo V40 D3
61 mpg
61 mpg
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
50 mpg
city
50 mpg
71 mpg
motorway
No data
62 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
838 mi
Range
675 mi
Volvo V40 D3
838 mi
675 mi
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
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).
87.2 kWh
Volvo V40 D3
94.6 kWh
87.2 kWh
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
121 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
108 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 D3
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
406 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
335 L
Boot Capacity
365 L









1032 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1100 L