The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo V40 D3 (16 - 18) vs. Audi A3 1.4 TFSI (08 - 09)

€ 28,800
Volvo V40 D3 (16 - 18) Volvo V40 D3
€ 21,400
 Audi A3 1.4 TFSI (08 - 09) Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
€ 28,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,400

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. Both cars are the same height, but the Volvo V40 D3 is 5.2 inches longer and 3.6 inches wider.
Volvo V40 D3
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
55.9
Blueprint Volvo V40 D3 (16 - 18)
73.1
80.4
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 1.4 TFSI (08 - 09)
69.5
77
73.1 in
Width
69.5 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
55.9 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint Volvo V40 D3 (16 - 18)
104.2
172
Blueprint Audi A3 1.4 TFSI (08 - 09)
101.5
166.9
172 in
Length
166.9 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Volvo V40 D3
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
3441 lb
Curb Weight
2910 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3979 lb
Volvo V40 D3 (16 - 18)
Weight Difference:
531 lb
15.43 %
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI (08 - 09)

General

Volvo V40 D3
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
M
Generation
8P
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 1.4 TFSI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
D5204T6
Engine Code
CAXC
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
148 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
123 hp
at 5000 rpm
Volvo V40 D3
148 hp
123 hp
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Volvo V40 D3
236 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI

Performance

Volvo V40 D3
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

384 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 D3

62 mph 62
mph

430 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.4 TFSI

▶ REPLAY
23.25 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.66 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D3
23.25 lb/hp
23.66 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo V40 D3
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Fuel Economy
65 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Volvo V40 D3
65 mpg
40 mpg
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
59 mpg
city
30 mpg
71 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
1070 mi
Range
579 mi
Volvo V40 D3
1070 mi
579 mi
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Environmental Impact
74 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).
111.8 kWh
Volvo V40 D3
74 kWh
111.8 kWh
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
151 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
225 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo V40 D3
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
924 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
30.6 cu ft