The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 D4 (12 - 14) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI (04 - 06)
€ 29,000
€ 22,100
€ 29,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,100
ⓘ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 D4 is 8.3 cm longer, 1.8 cm wider and 0.3 cm lower than the Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI.
Volvo V40 D4
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI
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 D4
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI
1569 kg
Kerb Weight
1410 kg
2020 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1895 kg
Weight Difference:
159 kg
10.13 %
General
Volvo V40 D4
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI
M
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 D4
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI
Straight-five diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
D5204T4
Engine Code
BJB, BKC, BXE, BLS
4
Valves
2
5
Cylinders
4
1984 CC
Engine Capacity
1896 CC
175 bhp
at 3500 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Volvo V40 D4
175 bhp
104 bhp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI
400 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1900 rpm
Volvo V40 D4
400 NM
250 NM
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI
Performance
Volvo V40 D4
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI
137 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
119 m
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 D4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
163 m
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI
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8.97 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.56 kg/bhp
Volvo V40 D4
8.97 kg/bhp
13.56 kg/bhp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 D4
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI
Fuel Economy
66 mpg
combined
55 mpg
Volvo V40 D4
66 mpg
55 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI
53 mpg
city
43 mpg
74 mpg
motorway
No data
60 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
867 mi
Range
670 mi
Volvo V40 D4
867 mi
670 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 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).
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).
104.9 kWh
Volvo V40 D4
88.5 kWh
104.9 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
114 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
138 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 D4
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
451 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
335 L
Boot Capacity
370 L
1032 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1100 L
