The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 D4 Geartronic (14 - 15) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 Tiptronic (04 - 08)
€ 31,800

€ 22,500

€ 31,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,500
ⓘ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 3.3 inches longer, 0.7 inches wider and 0.1 inches lower than the Audi A3 Sportback 1.6.
Volvo V40 D4
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
55.9
70.2
80.4
56
69.5
78.5
70.2 in
Width
69.5 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.5 in
55.9 in
Height
56 in
104.2
172
101.5
168.7
172 in
Length
168.7 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V40 D4
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
3560 lb
Curb Weight
3020 lb
4464 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4090 lb

Weight Difference:
540 lb
15.17 %

General
Volvo V40 D4
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
M
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 D4
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
D4204T14
Engine Code
BGU, BSE, BSF, CCSA
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
187 hp
at 4250 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Volvo V40 D4
187 hp
101 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Volvo V40 D4
295 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
Performance
Volvo V40 D4
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
143 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec

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

Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
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19.04 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.9 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D4
19.04 lb/hp
29.9 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 D4
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Volvo V40 D4
56 mpg
31 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
47 mpg
city
22 mpg
64 mpg
highway
No data
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
917 mi
Range
444 mi
Volvo V40 D4
917 mi
444 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
Environmental Impact
86.4 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).
145.8 kWh
Volvo V40 D4
86.4 kWh
145.8 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
293 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 D4
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
904 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft









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