The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 T4 (12 - 15) vs. Audi A3 1.6 TDI (12 - 14)
€ 27,300
€ 24,800
€ 27,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,800
ⓘ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. Both cars are the same height, but the Volvo V40 T4 is 5.2 inches longer and 0.2 inches wider.
Volvo V40 T4
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
55.9
70.2
80.4
55.9
70
77.4
70.2 in
Width
70 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
55.9 in
Height
55.9 in
104.2
172
102.4
166.8
172 in
Length
166.8 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V40 T4
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
3241 lb
Curb Weight
2877 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3946 lb
Weight Difference:
364 lb
11.23 %
General
Volvo V40 T4
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
M
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 T4
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
B4164T
Engine Code
CLHA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
178 hp
at 5700 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 3000 rpm
Volvo V40 T4
178 hp
104 hp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
177 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Volvo V40 T4
177 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Performance
Volvo V40 T4
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
140 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 T4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
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18.21 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.66 lb/hp
Volvo V40 T4
18.21 lb/hp
27.66 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 T4
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
62 mpg
Volvo V40 T4
43 mpg
62 mpg
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
34 mpg
city
51 mpg
50 mpg
highway
No data
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
700 mi
Range
818 mi
Volvo V40 T4
700 mi
818 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).
78.2 kWh
Volvo V40 T4
104.1 kWh
78.2 kWh
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 T4
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
970 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft
