The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 D3 (18 - 18) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI (09 - 12)
€ 29,200
€ 23,900
€ 29,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,900
ⓘ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. The Volvo V40 D3 is 3.1 inches longer, 3.6 inches wider and 0.1 inches lower than the Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI.
Volvo V40 D3
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
55.9
73.1
80.4
56
69.5
78.5
73.1 in
Width
69.5 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.5 in
55.9 in
Height
56 in
104.2
172
101.5
169
172 in
Length
169 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V40 D3
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
3470 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4145 lb
Weight Difference:
395 lb
11.38 %
General
Volvo V40 D3
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
M
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 D3
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
D5204T6
Engine Code
CAYB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
148 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
89 hp
at 4200 rpm
Volvo V40 D3
148 hp
89 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
170 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Volvo V40 D3
236 lb‑ft
170 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Performance
Volvo V40 D3
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
127 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 D3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
607 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
23.45 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
34.55 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D3
23.45 lb/hp
34.55 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 D3
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
53 mpg
Volvo V40 D3
51 mpg
53 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
41 mpg
city
44 mpg
59 mpg
highway
No data
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
838 mi
Range
777 mi
Volvo V40 D3
838 mi
777 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
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).
90.4 kWh
Volvo V40 D3
94.6 kWh
90.4 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
Emission Standard
Euro 5
195 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
187 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 D3
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
895 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft
