The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 D3 Geartronic (12 - 15) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 FSI (04 - 07)
€ 28,800
€ 21,900
€ 28,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,900
ⓘ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 8.3 cm longer, 1.8 cm wider and 0.3 cm lower than the Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 FSI.
Volvo V40 D3
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 FSI
1420
1783
2041
1423
1765
1995
1783 mm
Width
1765 mm
2041 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1995 mm
1420 mm
Height
1423 mm
2647
4369
2578
4286
4369 mm
Length
4286 mm
2647 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V40 D3
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 FSI
1593 kg
Kerb Weight
1340 kg
2040 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1825 kg
Weight Difference:
253 kg
15.88 %
General
Volvo V40 D3
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 FSI
M
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 D3
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 FSI
Straight-five diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
D5204T6
Engine Code
BAG, BLF, BLP
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
1984 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
148 bhp
at 3500 rpm
Power
114 bhp
at 5800 rpm
Volvo V40 D3
148 bhp
114 bhp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 FSI
350 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
155 NM
at 4000 rpm
Volvo V40 D3
350 NM
155 NM
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 FSI
Performance
Volvo V40 D3
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 FSI
127 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
129 m
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 D3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
154 m
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 FSI
▶ REPLAY
10.76 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.75 kg/bhp
Volvo V40 D3
10.76 kg/bhp
11.75 kg/bhp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 FSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 D3
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 FSI
Fuel Economy
54 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Volvo V40 D3
54 mpg
43 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 FSI
41 mpg
city
32 mpg
66 mpg
motorway
No data
60 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
717 mi
Range
518 mi
Volvo V40 D3
717 mi
518 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 FSI
Environmental Impact
107 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).
125 kWh
Volvo V40 D3
107 kWh
125 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 FSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
136 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
158 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 D3
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 FSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
447 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
335 L
Boot Capacity
370 L
1032 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1100 L
