The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 D4 (16 - 18) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI S tronic (08 - 12)
€ 32,300
€ 27,600
€ 32,300
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. The Volvo V40 D4 is 3.1 inches longer, 3.6 inches wider and 0.1 inches lower than the Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI.
Volvo V40 D4
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
55.9
73.1
80.4
56
69.5
78.5
73.1 in
Width
69.5 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.5 in
55.9 in
Height
56 in
104.2
172
101.5
169
172 in
Length
169 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V40 D4
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
3479 lb
Curb Weight
3109 lb
4420 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4178 lb
Weight Difference:
370 lb
10.64 %
General
Volvo V40 D4
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 D4
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
D4204T14
Engine Code
BYT, BZB, CDAA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
187 hp
at 4250 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Volvo V40 D4
187 hp
158 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
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 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Performance
Volvo V40 D4
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
143 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
7.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 D4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
▶ REPLAY
18.6 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.68 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D4
18.6 lb/hp
19.68 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 D4
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Volvo V40 D4
62 mpg
36 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
56 mpg
city
28 mpg
65 mpg
highway
No data
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
1014 mi
Range
526 mi
Volvo V40 D4
1014 mi
526 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 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).
123.1 kWh
Volvo V40 D4
78.2 kWh
123.1 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 D4
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
941 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft
