The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 D3 Geartronic (18 - 18) vs. Audi A3 Sportback g-tron S tronic (Natural Gas) (13 - 16)
€ 31,000
€ 30,600
€ 31,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,600
ⓘ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 2.4 inches longer, 2.8 inches wider and 0.3 inches lower than the Audi A3 Sportback g-tron.
Volvo V40 D3
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
55.9
73.1
80.4
56.2
70.3
77.4
73.1 in
Width
70.3 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
55.9 in
Height
56.2 in
104.2
172
103.8
169.7
172 in
Length
169.7 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V40 D3
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
3477 lb
Curb Weight
2987 lb
4398 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4012 lb
Weight Difference:
489 lb
14.07 %
General
Volvo V40 D3
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
M
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Natural Gas (CNG)

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 D3
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four engine with turbocharger
D5204T6
Engine Code
CPWA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
148 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4800 rpm
Volvo V40 D3
148 hp
108 hp
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
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 Sportback g-tron
Performance
Volvo V40 D3
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
127 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 D3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
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23.49 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.66 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D3
23.49 lb/hp
27.66 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 D3
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
( 59 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gasoline equivalent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy consumption of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
12.1 lb✽
( 7 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gasoline equivalent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy consumption of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
Volvo V40 D3
59 MPGe
7 MPGe
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
45 mpg
city
15.3 lb
59 mpg
highway
No data
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
31 lb
856 mi
Range
256 mi
Volvo V40 D3
856 mi
256 mi
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
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).
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).
24.9 kWh
Volvo V40 D3
92.5 kWh
24.9 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
190 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
151 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 D3
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
922 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft








29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.7 cu ft
















