The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 D4 Geartronic (12 - 14) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI S tronic (14 - 16)
€ 30,800
€ 30,400
€ 30,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,400
ⓘ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 5.9 cm longer, 0.2 cm narrower and 0.1 cm lower than the Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI.
Volvo V40 D4
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
1420
1783
2041
1421
1785
1966
1783 mm
Width
1785 mm
2041 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1966 mm
1420 mm
Height
1421 mm
2647
4369
2636
4310
4369 mm
Length
4310 mm
2647 mm
Wheelbase
2636 mm
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V40 D4
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
1593 kg
Kerb Weight
1355 kg
2040 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1840 kg
Weight Difference:
238 kg
14.94 %
General
Volvo V40 D4
Audi A3 Sportback 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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 D4
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Straight-five diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
D5204T4
Engine Code
DBKA
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
1984 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
175 bhp
at 3500 rpm
Power
108 bhp
at 3200 rpm
Volvo V40 D4
175 bhp
108 bhp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
400 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Volvo V40 D4
400 NM
250 NM
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Performance
Volvo V40 D4
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
134 mph
Maximum Speed
124 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 Sportback 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 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 D4
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
54 mpg
combined
71 mpg
Volvo V40 D4
54 mpg
71 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
41 mpg
city
63 mpg
66 mpg
motorway
No data
60 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
717 mi
Range
777 mi
Volvo V40 D4
717 mi
777 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 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).
82.2 kWh
Volvo V40 D4
107 kWh
82.2 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
136 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
105 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 D4
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
447 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
335 L
Boot Capacity
380 L
1032 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1220 L
