The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo V40 D3 (16 - 18) vs. Audi A3 1.6 TDI (12 - 14)

€ 28,800
Volvo V40 D3 (16 - 18) Volvo V40 D3
€ 24,800
 Audi A3 1.6 TDI (12 - 14) Audi A3 1.6 TDI
€ 28,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,800

ⓘ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 13.3 cm longer, 8 cm wider and 0.1 cm lower than the Audi A3 1.6 TDI.
Volvo V40 D3
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
1420
Blueprint Volvo V40 D3 (16 - 18)
1857
2041
1421
Blueprint Audi A3 1.6 TDI (12 - 14)
1777
1966
1857 mm
Width
1777 mm
2041 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1966 mm
1420 mm
Height
1421 mm
Blueprint Volvo V40 D3 (16 - 18)
2647
4370
Blueprint Audi A3 1.6 TDI (12 - 14)
2601
4237
4370 mm
Length
4237 mm
2647 mm
Wheelbase
2601 mm

Vehicle Weight

Volvo V40 D3
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
1561 kg
Kerb Weight
1305 kg
1980 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1790 kg
Volvo V40 D3 (16 - 18)
Weight Difference:
256 kg
16.4 %
Audi A3 1.6 TDI (12 - 14)

General

Volvo V40 D3
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
M
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Volvo V40 D3
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
D5204T6
Engine Code
CLHA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1969 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
148 bhp
at 3750 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 3000 rpm
Volvo V40 D3
148 bhp
104 bhp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
320 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Volvo V40 D3
320 NM
250 NM
Audi A3 1.6 TDI

Performance

Volvo V40 D3
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

117 m
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 D3

62 mph 62
mph

149 m
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.6 TDI

▶ REPLAY
10.55 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.55 kg/bhp
Volvo V40 D3
10.55 kg/bhp
12.55 kg/bhp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo V40 D3
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
78 mpg
combined
74 mpg
Volvo V40 D3
78 mpg
74 mpg
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
71 mpg
city
61 mpg
86 mpg
motorway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
62 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
1070 mi
Range
818 mi
Volvo V40 D3
1070 mi
818 mi
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
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).
78.2 kWh
Volvo V40 D3
74 kWh
78.2 kWh
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
94 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
99 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo V40 D3
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
419 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
335 L
Boot Capacity
365 L
1032 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1100 L