The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo V40 D4 ECO (14 - 15) vs. Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod S tronic (13 - 14)

€ 29,900
Volvo V40 D4 ECO (14 - 15) Volvo V40 D4 ECO
€ 25,900
 Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod S tronic (13 - 14) Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
€ 29,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,900

ⓘ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. Both cars are the same height, but the Volvo V40 D4 ECO is 5.2 inches longer and 0.2 inches wider.
Volvo V40 D4 ECO
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
55.9
Blueprint Volvo V40 D4 ECO (14 - 15)
70.2
80.4
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod S tronic (13 - 14)
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
Blueprint Volvo V40 D4 ECO (14 - 15)
104.2
172
Blueprint Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod S tronic (13 - 14)
102.4
166.8
172 in
Length
166.8 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Volvo V40 D4 ECO
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
3479 lb
Curb Weight
2822 lb
4420 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3891 lb
Volvo V40 D4 ECO (14 - 15)
Weight Difference:
657 lb
18.89 %
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod S tronic (13 - 14)

General

Volvo V40 D4 ECO
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Volvo V40 D4 ECO
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
Straight-four diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
D4204T14
Engine Code
CPTA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
187 hp
at 4250 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 5000 rpm
Volvo V40 D4 ECO
187 hp
138 hp
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Volvo V40 D4 ECO
295 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod

Performance

Volvo V40 D4 ECO
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
118 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

341 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 D4 ECO

62 mph 62
mph

377 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod

▶ REPLAY
18.6 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.45 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D4 ECO
18.6 lb/hp
20.45 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo V40 D4 ECO
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
Fuel Economy
71 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Volvo V40 D4 ECO
71 mpg
50 mpg
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
62 mpg
city
40 mpg
78 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
1168 mi
Range
661 mi
Volvo V40 D4 ECO
1168 mi
661 mi
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
Environmental Impact
67.9 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).
89 kWh
Volvo V40 D4 ECO
67.9 kWh
89 kWh
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
137 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
177 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo V40 D4 ECO
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
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