The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 D4 (12 - 14) vs. Audi A3 1.6 Tiptronic (05 - 08)
€ 29,000
€ 21,600
€ 29,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,600
ⓘ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 6.1 inches longer and 0.7 inches wider.
Volvo V40 D4
Audi A3 1.6
55.9
70.2
80.4
55.9
69.5
77
70.2 in
Width
69.5 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
55.9 in
Height
55.9 in
104.2
172
101.5
165.9
172 in
Length
165.9 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V40 D4
Audi A3 1.6
3459 lb
Curb Weight
2932 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4001 lb
Weight Difference:
527 lb
15.24 %
General
Volvo V40 D4
Audi A3 1.6
M
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 D4
Audi A3 1.6
Straight-five diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
D5204T4
Engine Code
BGU, BSE, BSF, CCSA
4
Valves
2
5
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
175 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Volvo V40 D4
175 hp
101 hp
Audi A3 1.6
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Volvo V40 D4
295 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.6
Performance
Volvo V40 D4
Audi A3 1.6
137 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 D4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
587 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.6
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19.77 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.03 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D4
19.77 lb/hp
29.03 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 D4
Audi A3 1.6
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Volvo V40 D4
55 mpg
31 mpg
Audi A3 1.6
44 mpg
city
22 mpg
62 mpg
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
867 mi
Range
444 mi
Volvo V40 D4
867 mi
444 mi
Audi A3 1.6
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).
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).
145.8 kWh
Volvo V40 D4
88.5 kWh
145.8 kWh
Audi A3 1.6
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
293 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 D4
Audi A3 1.6
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
994 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft
