The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 D4 (16 - 18) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e DPF (07 - 08)
€ 32,300
€ 23,900
€ 32,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,900
ⓘ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 3.3 inches longer, 3.6 inches wider and 0.1 inches lower than the Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e DPF.
Volvo V40 D4
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e DPF
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
168.7
172 in
Length
168.7 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V40 D4
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e DPF
3479 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4420 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4145 lb
Weight Difference:
403 lb
11.58 %
General
Volvo V40 D4
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e DPF
M
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 D4
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e DPF
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
D4204T14
Engine Code
BJB, BKC, BXE, BLS
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.9 L / 93 cu in
187 hp
at 4250 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
Volvo V40 D4
187 hp
104 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e DPF
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Volvo V40 D4
295 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e DPF
Performance
Volvo V40 D4
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e DPF
143 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
7.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 D4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
535 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e DPF
▶ REPLAY
18.6 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.57 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D4
18.6 lb/hp
29.57 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 D4
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e DPF
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Volvo V40 D4
62 mpg
52 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e DPF
56 mpg
city
41 mpg
65 mpg
highway
No data
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
1014 mi
Range
759 mi
Volvo V40 D4
1014 mi
759 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e DPF
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).
92.5 kWh
Volvo V40 D4
78.2 kWh
92.5 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e DPF
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4, 5L
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 D4
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e DPF
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
