The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo V40 D4 Geartronic (12 - 14) vs. Audi A3 1.6 TDI S tronic (12 - 14)

€ 30,800
Volvo V40 D4 Geartronic (12 - 14) Volvo V40 D4
€ 26,700
 Audi A3 1.6 TDI S tronic (12 - 14) Audi A3 1.6 TDI
€ 30,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,700

ⓘ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 1.6 TDI
55.9
Blueprint Volvo V40 D4 Geartronic (12 - 14)
70.2
80.4
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 1.6 TDI S tronic (12 - 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 Geartronic (12 - 14)
104.2
172
Blueprint Audi A3 1.6 TDI S tronic (12 - 14)
102.4
166.8
172 in
Length
166.8 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Volvo V40 D4
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
3512 lb
Curb Weight
2921 lb
4497 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3990 lb
Volvo V40 D4 Geartronic (12 - 14)
Weight Difference:
591 lb
16.83 %
Audi A3 1.6 TDI S tronic (12 - 14)

General

Volvo V40 D4
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
M
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch 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
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
175 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 3000 rpm
Volvo V40 D4
175 hp
104 hp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
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 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

377 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 D4

62 mph 62
mph

489 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.6 TDI

▶ REPLAY
20.07 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.09 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D4
20.07 lb/hp
28.09 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo V40 D4
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
60 mpg
Volvo V40 D4
45 mpg
60 mpg
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
34 mpg
city
49 mpg
55 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
717 mi
Range
797 mi
Volvo V40 D4
717 mi
797 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).
80.3 kWh
Volvo V40 D4
107 kWh
80.3 kWh
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
219 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
164 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo V40 D4
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
985 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