Car comparison

AUDI A3 (8V) 1.8 TFSIvsVolvo V40 2.0 D4

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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AUDI A3 (8V)

1.8 TFSI

180 hp1798 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbochargedHatchback2012-2016
VS

Volvo V40

2.0 D4

177 hp1984 ccDieselFWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2012-2014

Comparison overview

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

Best choices

Volvo V40 2.0 D4

  • Highest torque
    400 Nm
    295 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    4.3 L/100 km
    54.7 mpg US
    65.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    5.3 L/100 km
    44.4 mpg US
    53.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    3.8 L/100 km
    61.9 mpg US
    74.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    114 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    1,395 km
    867 mi
  • Largest trunk
    496 L
  • Best overall score
    58/100
  • Best economy score
    95/100
  • Best practicality score
    78/100

AUDI A3 (8V) 1.8 TFSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.2 s
  • Fastest top speed
    232 km/h
    144 mph
  • Most powerful
    180 hp
    134 kW
  • Lightest
    1,250 kg
    2,756 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    144 hp/t
    107 kW/t
    6.9 kg/hp
  • Best performance score
    51/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIA3 (8V)1.8 TFSIVolvoV402.0 D4
Power
180hp134kW
177hp132kW
Torque
250Nm184lb-ft
400Nm295lb-ft
Curb weight
1,250kg2,756lb
1,379kg3,040lb
Gross weight
1,810kg3,990lb
2,020kg4,453lb
Top speed
232 km/h
144 mph
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
78.3s99% target: 230 km/h / 143 mph
Calculated
96.8s99% target: 228 km/h / 141 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.2s
8.6s
0-200 km/h
30.0s
Calculated
37.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.8s
Calculated
8.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.6L/100 km42mpg US50.4mpg UK
4.3L/100 km54.7mpg US65.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
7L/100 km33.6mpg US40.4mpg UK
5.3L/100 km44.4mpg US53.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
4.8L/100 km49mpg US58.9mpg UK
3.8L/100 km61.9mpg US74.3mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.2s
Calculated
16.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
144hp/t107kW/t65hp/1000 lb
Calculated
128hp/t96kW/t58hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
200Nm/t134lb-ft/ton
Calculated
290Nm/t194lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
893km555mi
Calculated
1,395km867mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,798cc110cu in
1,984cc121cu in
Length
4,237mm167in
4,369mm172in
Width
1,777mm70in
1,802mm71in
Height
1,421mm56in
1,445mm57in
Wheelbase
2,601mm102in
2,647mm104in
Front track
1,542mm61in
1,546mm61in
Rear track
1,514mm60in
1,536mm60in
Trunk volume
365L
496L
Max trunk volume
1,100L
-
Doors
3
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
50L
60L
CO2 emissions
129g/km
114g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

AUDI A3 (8V) 1.8 TFSIVolvo V40 2.0 D4PowerTorque
  • AUDI A3 (8V) 1.8 TFSI: Power / Torque
  • Volvo V40 2.0 D4: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIA3 (8V)1.8 TFSI5,100 rpm1,250-5,000 rpm5,350 rpm
VolvoV402.0 D43,500 rpm1,750-2,750 rpm3,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIA3 (8V)1.8 TFSIVolvoV402.0 D4
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.8 s
8.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.2 s
8.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
30.0 s
37.6 s
Top speed
232 km/h
144 mph
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.7 s
330 ft
101 m
6.6 s
7.1 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.9 s
10.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.8 s
13.7 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.2 s
16.2 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
154 km/h
95 mph
144 km/h
90 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 (8V)1.8 TFSI
180 hp
134 kW
VolvoV402.0 D4
177 hp
132 kW

AUDI A3 (8V) 1.8 TFSI has 3 hp more than Volvo V40 2.0 D4.

The biggest power difference is between Volvo V40 2.0 D4 and AUDI A3 (8V) 1.8 TFSI: 3 hp (2 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 (8V)1.8 TFSI
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
VolvoV402.0 D4
400 Nm
295 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 (8V)1.8 TFSI
1,250 kg
2,756 lb
VolvoV402.0 D4
1,379 kg
3,040 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 (8V)1.8 TFSI
232 km/h
144 mph
VolvoV402.0 D4
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 (8V)1.8 TFSI7.2 s
VolvoV402.0 D48.6 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI A3 (8V) 1.8 TFSI and Volvo V40 2.0 D4: 1.4 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 (8V)1.8 TFSI
5.6 L/100 km
42.0 mpg US
50.4 mpg UK
VolvoV402.0 D4
4.3 L/100 km
54.7 mpg US
65.7 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Volvo V40 2.0 D4 and AUDI A3 (8V) 1.8 TFSI: 1.3 L/100 km.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 (8V)1.8 TFSI
144 hp/t
107 kW/t
6.9 kg/hp
VolvoV402.0 D4
128 hp/t
96 kW/t
7.8 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 (8V)1.8 TFSI
893 km
555 mi
VolvoV402.0 D4
1,395 km
867 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIA3 (8V)1.8 TFSI
180 hp
134 kW
7.2 s
232 km/h
144 mph
VolvoV402.0 D4
177 hp
132 kW
8.6 s
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
AUDIA3 (8V)1.8 TFSI
Power
180 hp
134 kW
0-100 km/h7.2 s
Top speed
232 km/h
144 mph
Doors/seats
3 doors
5 seats
Trunk
365 L
12.9 cu ft
Length
4,237 mm
166.8 in
Height
1,421 mm
55.9 in
VolvoV402.0 D4
Power
177 hp
132 kW
0-100 km/h8.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
496 L
17.5 cu ft
Length
4,369 mm
172.0 in
Height
1,445 mm
56.9 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
AUDIA3 (8V)1.8 TFSI
Power
180 hp
134 kW
0-100 km/h7.2 s
Top speed
232 km/h
144 mph
5.6 L/100 km
42.0 mpg US
50.4 mpg UK
VolvoV402.0 D4
Power
177 hp
132 kW
0-100 km/h8.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
4.3 L/100 km
54.7 mpg US
65.7 mpg UK

AUDI A3 (8V) 1.8 TFSI is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
AUDIA3 (8V)1.8 TFSI
5.6 L/100 km
42.0 mpg US
50.4 mpg UK
7.2 s
VolvoV402.0 D4
4.3 L/100 km
54.7 mpg US
65.7 mpg UK
8.6 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
AUDIA3 (8V)1.8 TFSI
144 hp/t
107 kW/t
6.9 kg/hp
5.6 L/100 km
42.0 mpg US
50.4 mpg UK
VolvoV402.0 D4
128 hp/t
96 kW/t
7.8 kg/hp
4.3 L/100 km
54.7 mpg US
65.7 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIA3 (8V)1.8 TFSIVolvoV402.0 D4
Power
180 hp
134 kW
177 hp
132 kW
Torque
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.2 s
8.6 s
Top speed
232 km/h
144 mph
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
Lightness
1,250 kg
2,756 lb
1,379 kg
3,040 lb
Fuel consumption
5.6 L/100 km
42.0 mpg US
50.4 mpg UK
4.3 L/100 km
54.7 mpg US
65.7 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
3 doors
5 seats
Trunk
365 L
12.9 cu ft
Length
4,237 mm
166.8 in
Height
1,421 mm
55.9 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
496 L
17.5 cu ft
Length
4,369 mm
172.0 in
Height
1,445 mm
56.9 in
Range score
893 km
555 mi
1,395 km
867 mi
CO2 score
129 g/km
114 g/km
Trunk score
365 L
12.9 cu ft
496 L
17.5 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
144 hp/t
107 kW/t
6.9 kg/hp
128 hp/t
96 kW/t
7.8 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleAUDI A3 (8V) 1.8 TFSIVolvo V40 2.0 D4
Consumption5.6 L/100 km42 mpg US50.4 mpg UK4.3 L/100 km54.7 mpg US65.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km9.80 LC100 km7.52 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi15.77 LC100 mi12.11 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used840 L222 US gal185 UK gal645 L170 US gal142 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,470 LC/year1,129 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI A3 (8V) 1.8 TFSI

  • Has 3 hp more
  • Is 129 kg lighter
  • Is 1.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 2 km/h (1 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 16 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Smallest trunk
  • Highest CO2 emissions

Volvo V40 2.0 D4

  • Has 150 Nm more
  • Uses 1.3 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 502 km (312 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 131 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 15 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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