The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 D4 (14 - 15) vs. Audi A3 1.4 TFSI (12 - 14)
€ 29,900

€ 22,800

€ 29,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,800
ⓘ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 1.4 TFSI
55.9
70.2
80.4
55.9
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
104.2
172
102.4
166.8
172 in
Length
166.8 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V40 D4
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
3479 lb
Curb Weight
2756 lb
4420 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3825 lb

Weight Difference:
723 lb
20.78 %

General
Volvo V40 D4
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
M
Generation
8V
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 manual transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 D4
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
D4204T14
Engine Code
CMBA, CXSA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
187 hp
at 4250 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Volvo V40 D4
187 hp
120 hp
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Volvo V40 D4
295 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Performance
Volvo V40 D4
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
143 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
7.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 D4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
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18.6 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.97 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D4
18.6 lb/hp
22.97 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 D4
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
45 mpg
Volvo V40 D4
62 mpg
45 mpg
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
56 mpg
city
36 mpg
65 mpg
highway
No data
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
1014 mi
Range
598 mi
Volvo V40 D4
1014 mi
598 mi
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Environmental Impact
78.2 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).
98.5 kWh
Volvo V40 D4
78.2 kWh
98.5 kWh
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
193 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 D4
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
941 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