The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo V40 D3 Geartronic (18 - 18) vs. Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod (13 - 14)

€ 31,000
Volvo V40 D3 Geartronic (18 - 18) Volvo V40 D3
€ 24,000
 Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod (13 - 14) Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
€ 31,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,000

ⓘ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 3.1 inches wider.
Volvo V40 D3
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
55.9
Blueprint Volvo V40 D3 Geartronic (18 - 18)
73.1
80.4
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod (13 - 14)
70
77.4
73.1 in
Width
70 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
55.9 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint Volvo V40 D3 Geartronic (18 - 18)
104.2
172
Blueprint Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod (13 - 14)
102.4
166.8
172 in
Length
166.8 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Volvo V40 D3
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
3477 lb
Curb Weight
2800 lb
4398 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3869 lb
Volvo V40 D3 Geartronic (18 - 18)
Weight Difference:
677 lb
19.47 %
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod (13 - 14)

General

Volvo V40 D3
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
M
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Volvo V40 D3
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
D5204T6
Engine Code
CPTA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
148 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 5000 rpm
Volvo V40 D3
148 hp
138 hp
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
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 1.4 TFSI cod

Performance

Volvo V40 D3
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
127 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

387 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 D3

62 mph 62
mph

377 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod

▶ REPLAY
23.49 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.29 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D3
23.49 lb/hp
20.29 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo V40 D3
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Volvo V40 D3
52 mpg
50 mpg
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
45 mpg
city
41 mpg
59 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
856 mi
Range
661 mi
Volvo V40 D3
856 mi
661 mi
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
Environmental Impact
92.5 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).
89 kWh
Volvo V40 D3
92.5 kWh
89 kWh
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
190 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

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