The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 T2 (15 - 16) vs. Audi A3 1.6 TDI (09 - 12)
€ 23,500
€ 23,000
€ 23,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,000
ⓘ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 T2 is 5.2 inches longer and 0.7 inches wider.
Volvo V40 T2
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
55.9
70.2
80.4
55.9
69.5
77
70.2 in
Width
69.5 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
55.9 in
Height
55.9 in
104.2
172
101.5
166.9
172 in
Length
166.9 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V40 T2
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
3408 lb
Curb Weight
2987 lb
4332 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4057 lb
Weight Difference:
421 lb
12.35 %
General
Volvo V40 T2
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
M
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 T2
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
B4204T38
Engine Code
CAYB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
89 hp
at 4200 rpm
Volvo V40 T2
120 hp
89 hp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
162 lb‑ft
at 1100 rpm
Max. Torque
170 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Volvo V40 T2
162 lb‑ft
170 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Performance
Volvo V40 T2
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
118 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 T2
62 mph
62
mph
mph
587 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
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28.4 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
33.56 lb/hp
Volvo V40 T2
28.4 lb/hp
33.56 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 T2
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
53 mpg
Volvo V40 T2
43 mpg
53 mpg
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
32 mpg
city
42 mpg
52 mpg
highway
No data
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
700 mi
Range
777 mi
Volvo V40 T2
700 mi
777 mi
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
104.1 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).
90.4 kWh
Volvo V40 T2
104.1 kWh
90.4 kWh
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 T2
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
924 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
30.6 cu ft
