The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo V40 D4 Geartronic (16 - 18) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI (14 - 16)

€ 34,200
Volvo V40 D4 Geartronic (16 - 18) Volvo V40 D4
€ 25,600
 Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI (14 - 16) Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
€ 34,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,600

ⓘ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 2.4 inches longer and 2.8 inches wider.
Volvo V40 D4
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
55.9
Blueprint Volvo V40 D4 Geartronic (16 - 18)
73.1
80.4
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI (14 - 16)
70.3
77.4
73.1 in
Width
70.3 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
55.9 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint Volvo V40 D4 Geartronic (16 - 18)
104.2
172
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI (14 - 16)
103.8
169.7
172 in
Length
169.7 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in

Vehicle Weight

Volvo V40 D4
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
3560 lb
Curb Weight
2767 lb
4464 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3836 lb
Volvo V40 D4 Geartronic (16 - 18)
Weight Difference:
794 lb
22.3 %
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI (14 - 16)

General

Volvo V40 D4
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
M
Generation
8V
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 manual transmission

Engine

Volvo V40 D4
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
Straight-four diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
D4204T14
Engine Code
CYVB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
187 hp
at 4250 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4600 rpm
Volvo V40 D4
187 hp
108 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Volvo V40 D4
295 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI

Performance

Volvo V40 D4
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
143 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

328 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 D4

62 mph 62
mph

459 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI

▶ REPLAY
19.04 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.62 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D4
19.04 lb/hp
25.62 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo V40 D4
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
47 mpg
Volvo V40 D4
56 mpg
47 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
47 mpg
city
37 mpg
64 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
917 mi
Range
621 mi
Volvo V40 D4
917 mi
621 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
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).
94.8 kWh
Volvo V40 D4
86.4 kWh
94.8 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
188 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo V40 D4
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
904 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