The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 D3 (16 - 18) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI (17 - 18)
€ 28,800
€ 30,300
€ 28,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,300
ⓘ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 2.2 inches longer, 2.8 inches wider and 0.2 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
56.1
70.3
77.4
73.1 in
Width
70.3 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
55.9 in
Height
56.1 in
104.2
172
103.8
169.8
172 in
Length
169.8 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V40 D3
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
3441 lb
Curb Weight
2943 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4012 lb
Weight Difference:
498 lb
14.47 %
General
Volvo V40 D3
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
M
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-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
DDYA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
148 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
114 hp
at 3250 rpm
Volvo V40 D3
148 hp
114 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Volvo V40 D3
236 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Performance
Volvo V40 D3
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 D3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
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23.25 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.82 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D3
23.25 lb/hp
25.82 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 D3
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
65 mpg
combined
57 mpg
Volvo V40 D3
65 mpg
57 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
59 mpg
city
51 mpg
71 mpg
highway
No data
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
1070 mi
Range
758 mi
Volvo V40 D3
1070 mi
758 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 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).
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).
84.3 kWh
Volvo V40 D3
74 kWh
84.3 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
151 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
174 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 D3
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
924 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.5 cu ft
