The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 T4 Powershift (12 - 15) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI S tronic (17 - 18)
€ 29,100
€ 32,300
€ 29,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Volvo V40 T4 is 5.6 cm longer, 0.2 cm narrower and 0.6 cm lower than the Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI.
Volvo V40 T4
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
1420
1783
2041
1426
1785
1966
1783 mm
Width
1785 mm
2041 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1966 mm
1420 mm
Height
1426 mm
2647
4369
2637
4313
4369 mm
Length
4313 mm
2647 mm
Wheelbase
2637 mm
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V40 T4
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
1508 kg
Kerb Weight
1360 kg
1940 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1845 kg
Weight Difference:
148 kg
9.81 %
General
Volvo V40 T4
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
M
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 T4
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
B4164T
Engine Code
DDYA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1596 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
178 bhp
at 5700 rpm
Power
114 bhp
at 3250 rpm
Volvo V40 T4
178 bhp
114 bhp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
240 NM
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Volvo V40 T4
240 NM
250 NM
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Performance
Volvo V40 T4
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
140 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
118 m
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 T4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
144 m
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
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8.47 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.93 kg/bhp
Volvo V40 T4
8.47 kg/bhp
11.93 kg/bhp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 T4
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
71 mpg
Volvo V40 T4
46 mpg
71 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
36 mpg
city
67 mpg
55 mpg
motorway
No data
62 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
631 mi
Range
777 mi
Volvo V40 T4
631 mi
777 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
115.6 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).
82.2 kWh
Volvo V40 T4
115.6 kWh
82.2 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
143 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
106 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 T4
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
432 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
335 L
Boot Capacity
380 L
1032 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1220 L
