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AUDI A3 (8V) · Facelift 2016 2.0 TDIvsVolvo V40 · Facelift 2016 2.0 D4

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

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AUDI A3 (8V) · Facelift 2016

2.0 TDI

184 hp1968 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedHatchback2016-2017
VS

Volvo V40 · Facelift 2016

2.0 D4

190 hp1969 ccDieselFWDManualTwin-turboHatchback2016-2018

Comparison overview

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

Best choices

Volvo V40 Facelift 2016 2.0 D4

  • Most powerful
    190 hp
    142 kW
  • Highest torque
    400 Nm
    295 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    126 hp/t
    94 kW/t
    7.9 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    3.8 L/100 km
    61.9 mpg US
    74.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    4.2 L/100 km
    56.0 mpg US
    67.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    3.6 L/100 km
    65.3 mpg US
    78.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    99 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    1,632 km
    1,014 mi
  • Largest trunk
    335 L
  • Best overall score
    58/100
  • Best economy score
    97/100
  • Best practicality score
    72/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIA3 (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TDIVolvoV40Facelift 20162.0 D4
Power
184hp137kW
190hp142kW
Torque
380Nm280lb-ft
400Nm295lb-ft
Curb weight
1,470kg3,241lb
1,503kg3,314lb
Gross weight
1,955kg4,310lb
2,005kg4,420lb
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
230 km/h
143 mph
To 99% top speed
77.9s99% target: 228 km/h / 141 mph
Calculated
85.3s99% target: 228 km/h / 141 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.8s
7.4s
0-200 km/h
30.1s
Calculated
32.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.4s
Calculated
7.0s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5L/100 km47mpg US56.5mpg UK
3.8L/100 km61.9mpg US74.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
5.7L/100 km41.3mpg US49.6mpg UK
4.2L/100 km56mpg US67.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
4.6L/100 km51.1mpg US61.4mpg UK
3.6L/100 km65.3mpg US78.5mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.9s
Calculated
15.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
125hp/t93kW/t57hp/1000 lb
Calculated
126hp/t94kW/t57hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
259Nm/t173lb-ft/ton
Calculated
266Nm/t178lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,100km684mi
Calculated
1,632km1,014mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,968cc120cu in
1,969cc120cu in
Length
4,241mm167in
4,369mm172in
Width
1,777mm70in
1,783mm70in
Height
1,424mm56in
1,439mm57in
Wheelbase
2,602mm102in
2,647mm104in
Front track
1,543mm61in
1,559mm61in
Rear track
1,514mm60in
1,546mm61in
Ground clearance-
144mm6in
Trunk volume
325L
335L
Max trunk volume
1,060L
1,500L
Doors
3
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
55L
62L
CO2 emissions
131g/km
99g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

AUDI A3 (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TDIVolvo V40 Facelift 2016 2.0 D4PowerTorque
  • AUDI A3 (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TDI: Power / Torque
  • Volvo V40 Facelift 2016 2.0 D4: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIA3 (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TDI3,500-4,000 rpm1,750-3,250 rpm4,250 rpm
VolvoV40Facelift 20162.0 D44,250 rpm1,750-2,500 rpm4,500 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIA3 (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TDIVolvoV40Facelift 20162.0 D4
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.4 s
7.0 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.8 s
7.4 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
30.1 s
32.8 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
230 km/h
143 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.4 s
6.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.7 s
10.0 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.5 s
12.9 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.9 s
15.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
155 km/h
96 mph
151 km/h
94 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TDI
184 hp
137 kW
VolvoV40Facelift 20162.0 D4
190 hp
142 kW

Volvo V40 Facelift 2016 2.0 D4 has 6 hp more than AUDI A3 (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TDI.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI A3 (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TDI and Volvo V40 Facelift 2016 2.0 D4: 6 hp (4 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TDI
380 Nm
280 lb-ft
VolvoV40Facelift 20162.0 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)Facelift 20162.0 TDI
1,470 kg
3,241 lb
VolvoV40Facelift 20162.0 D4
1,503 kg
3,314 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)Facelift 20162.0 TDI
230 km/h
143 mph
VolvoV40Facelift 20162.0 D4
230 km/h
143 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TDI6.8 s
VolvoV40Facelift 20162.0 D47.4 s

Although Volvo V40 Facelift 2016 2.0 D4 has more power, AUDI A3 (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TDI is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI A3 (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TDI and Volvo V40 Facelift 2016 2.0 D4: 0.6 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)Facelift 20162.0 TDI
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK
VolvoV40Facelift 20162.0 D4
3.8 L/100 km
61.9 mpg US
74.3 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Volvo V40 Facelift 2016 2.0 D4 and AUDI A3 (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TDI: 1.2 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)Facelift 20162.0 TDI
125 hp/t
93 kW/t
8.0 kg/hp
VolvoV40Facelift 20162.0 D4
126 hp/t
94 kW/t
7.9 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TDI
1,100 km
684 mi
VolvoV40Facelift 20162.0 D4
1,632 km
1,014 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIA3 (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TDI
184 hp
137 kW
6.8 s
230 km/h
143 mph
VolvoV40Facelift 20162.0 D4
190 hp
142 kW
7.4 s
230 km/h
143 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)Facelift 20162.0 TDI
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h6.8 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
Doors/seats
3 doors
5 seats
Trunk
325 L
11.5 cu ft
Length
4,241 mm
167.0 in
Height
1,424 mm
56.1 in
VolvoV40Facelift 20162.0 D4
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h7.4 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
335 L
11.8 cu ft
Length
4,369 mm
172.0 in
Height
1,439 mm
56.7 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)Facelift 20162.0 TDI
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h6.8 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK
VolvoV40Facelift 20162.0 D4
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h7.4 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
3.8 L/100 km
61.9 mpg US
74.3 mpg UK

AUDI A3 (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TDI 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)Facelift 20162.0 TDI
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK
6.8 s
VolvoV40Facelift 20162.0 D4
3.8 L/100 km
61.9 mpg US
74.3 mpg UK
7.4 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)Facelift 20162.0 TDI
125 hp/t
93 kW/t
8.0 kg/hp
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK
VolvoV40Facelift 20162.0 D4
126 hp/t
94 kW/t
7.9 kg/hp
3.8 L/100 km
61.9 mpg US
74.3 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIA3 (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TDIVolvoV40Facelift 20162.0 D4
Power
184 hp
137 kW
190 hp
142 kW
Torque
380 Nm
280 lb-ft
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.8 s
7.4 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
230 km/h
143 mph
Lightness
1,470 kg
3,241 lb
1,503 kg
3,314 lb
Fuel consumption
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK
3.8 L/100 km
61.9 mpg US
74.3 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
3 doors
5 seats
Trunk
325 L
11.5 cu ft
Length
4,241 mm
167.0 in
Height
1,424 mm
56.1 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
335 L
11.8 cu ft
Length
4,369 mm
172.0 in
Height
1,439 mm
56.7 in
Range score
1,100 km
684 mi
1,632 km
1,014 mi
CO2 score
131 g/km
99 g/km
Trunk score
325 L
11.5 cu ft
335 L
11.8 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
125 hp/t
93 kW/t
8.0 kg/hp
126 hp/t
94 kW/t
7.9 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleAUDI A3 (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TDIVolvo V40 Facelift 2016 2.0 D4
Consumption5 L/100 km47 mpg US56.5 mpg UK3.8 L/100 km61.9 mpg US74.3 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km8.75 LC100 km6.65 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi14.08 LC100 mi10.70 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used750 L198 US gal165 UK gal570 L151 US gal125 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,313 LC/year997.50 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI A3 (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TDI

  • Is 33 kg lighter
  • Is 0.6 s quicker from 0-100 km/h

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Lightest

Cons

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

Volvo V40 Facelift 2016 2.0 D4

  • Has 6 hp more
  • Has 20 Nm more
  • Uses 1.2 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 1 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 532 km (330 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 10 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 32 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Heaviest

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