The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 T3 (12 - 15) vs. Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra (13 - 16)
€ 25,000
€ 25,800
€ 25,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,800
ⓘ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 T3 is 13.2 cm longer, 0.6 cm wider and 0.1 cm lower than the Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra.
Volvo V40 T3
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
1420
1783
2041
1421
1777
1966
1783 mm
Width
1777 mm
2041 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1966 mm
1420 mm
Height
1421 mm
2647
4369
2601
4237
4369 mm
Length
4237 mm
2647 mm
Wheelbase
2601 mm
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V40 T3
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
1470 kg
Kerb Weight
1280 kg
1910 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1765 kg
Weight Difference:
190 kg
12.93 %
General
Volvo V40 T3
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
M
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 T3
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
B4164T3
Engine Code
CRKB, CXXB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1596 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
148 bhp
at 5700 rpm
Power
108 bhp
at 3200 rpm
Volvo V40 T3
148 bhp
108 bhp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
240 NM
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Volvo V40 T3
240 NM
250 NM
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
Performance
Volvo V40 T3
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
130 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
8.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
122 m
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 T3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
146 m
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
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9.93 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.85 kg/bhp
Volvo V40 T3
9.93 kg/bhp
11.85 kg/bhp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 T3
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
83 mpg
Volvo V40 T3
53 mpg
83 mpg
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
42 mpg
city
72 mpg
63 mpg
motorway
No data
62 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
727 mi
Range
914 mi
Volvo V40 T3
727 mi
914 mi
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
Environmental Impact
100.4 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).
70 kWh
Volvo V40 T3
100.4 kWh
70 kWh
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
124 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
89 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 T3
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
440 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
335 L
Boot Capacity
365 L
1032 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1100 L
