The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo V40 D4 (12 - 14) vs. Audi A3 1.6 TDI (14 - 16)

€ 29,000
Volvo V40 D4 (12 - 14) Volvo V40 D4
€ 27,600
 Audi A3 1.6 TDI (14 - 16) Audi A3 1.6 TDI
€ 29,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,600

ⓘ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. Both cars are the same height, but the Volvo V40 D4 is 5.2 inches longer and 0.2 inches wider.
Volvo V40 D4
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
55.9
Blueprint Volvo V40 D4 (12 - 14)
70.2
80.4
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 1.6 TDI (14 - 16)
70
77.4
70.2 in
Width
70 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
55.9 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint Volvo V40 D4 (12 - 14)
104.2
172
Blueprint Audi A3 1.6 TDI (14 - 16)
102.4
166.8
172 in
Length
166.8 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Volvo V40 D4
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
3459 lb
Curb Weight
2877 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3946 lb
Volvo V40 D4 (12 - 14)
Weight Difference:
582 lb
16.83 %
Audi A3 1.6 TDI (14 - 16)

General

Volvo V40 D4
Audi A3 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 D4
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Straight-five diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
D5204T4
Engine Code
DBKA
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
175 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Volvo V40 D4
175 hp
108 hp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Volvo V40 D4
295 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.6 TDI

Performance

Volvo V40 D4
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
137 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 D4

62 mph 62
mph

479 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.6 TDI

▶ REPLAY
19.77 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.64 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D4
19.77 lb/hp
26.64 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo V40 D4
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
59 mpg
Volvo V40 D4
55 mpg
59 mpg
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
44 mpg
city
50 mpg
62 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
867 mi
Range
777 mi
Volvo V40 D4
867 mi
777 mi
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
88.5 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).
82.2 kWh
Volvo V40 D4
88.5 kWh
82.2 kWh
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
169 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo V40 D4
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
994 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