The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 D4 Geartronic (12 - 14) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod S tronic (17 - 18)
€ 30,800

€ 31,200

€ 30,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Volvo V40 D4 is 2.2 inches longer, 0.1 inches narrower and 0.2 inches lower than the Audi A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod.
Volvo V40 D4
Audi A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod
55.9
70.2
80.4
56.1
70.3
77.4
70.2 in
Width
70.3 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
55.9 in
Height
56.1 in
104.2
172
103.8
169.8
172 in
Length
169.8 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V40 D4
Audi A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod
3512 lb
Curb Weight
2899 lb
4497 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3968 lb

Weight Difference:
613 lb
17.45 %

General
Volvo V40 D4
Audi A3 Sportback 1.5 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 automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 D4
Audi A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod
Straight-five diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
D5204T4
Engine Code
DADA
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
175 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Volvo V40 D4
175 hp
148 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod
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 1.5 TFSI cod
Performance
Volvo V40 D4
Audi A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod
134 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 D4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod
▶ REPLAY
20.07 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.59 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D4
20.07 lb/hp
19.59 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 D4
Audi A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
47 mpg
Volvo V40 D4
45 mpg
47 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod
34 mpg
city
38 mpg
55 mpg
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
717 mi
Range
621 mi
Volvo V40 D4
717 mi
621 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod
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).
94.8 kWh
Volvo V40 D4
107 kWh
94.8 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
219 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
182 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 D4
Audi A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
985 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft







29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.5 cu ft