The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 D4 Geartronic (12 - 14) vs. Audi A3 1.6 TDI (12 - 14)
€ 30,800

€ 24,800

€ 30,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,800
ⓘ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. The Volvo V40 D4 is 13.2 cm longer, 0.6 cm wider and 0.1 cm lower than the Audi A3 1.6 TDI.
Volvo V40 D4
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
1420
1783
2041
1421
1777
1966
1783 mm
Width
1777 mm
2041 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1966 mm
1420 mm
Height
1421 mm
2647
4369
2601
4237
4369 mm
Length
4237 mm
2647 mm
Wheelbase
2601 mm
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V40 D4
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
1593 kg
Kerb Weight
1305 kg
2040 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1790 kg

Weight Difference:
288 kg
18.08 %

General
Volvo V40 D4
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
M
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 D4
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Straight-five diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
D5204T4
Engine Code
CLHA
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
1984 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
175 bhp
at 3500 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 3000 rpm
Volvo V40 D4
175 bhp
104 bhp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
400 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Volvo V40 D4
400 NM
250 NM
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Performance
Volvo V40 D4
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
134 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
115 m
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 D4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
149 m
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.6 TDI
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9.1 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.55 kg/bhp
Volvo V40 D4
9.1 kg/bhp
12.55 kg/bhp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 D4
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
54 mpg
combined
74 mpg
Volvo V40 D4
54 mpg
74 mpg
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
41 mpg
city
61 mpg
66 mpg
motorway
No data
60 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
717 mi
Range
818 mi
Volvo V40 D4
717 mi
818 mi
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
107 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).
78.2 kWh
Volvo V40 D4
107 kWh
78.2 kWh
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
136 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
99 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 D4
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
447 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
335 L
Boot Capacity
365 L









1032 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1100 L