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AUDI A3 Sportback (8V) · Facelift 2016 2.0 TDIvsVolvo V40 · Facelift 2016 2.0 D3

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

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AUDI A3 Sportback (8V) · Facelift 2016

2.0 TDI

150 hp1968 ccDieselFWDAutomaticTurbochargedHatchback2016-2018
VS

Volvo V40 · Facelift 2016

2.0 D3

150 hp1969 ccDieselFWDAutomaticTurbochargedHatchback2016-2018

Comparison overview

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Best choices

AUDI A3 Sportback (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TDI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    8.3 s
  • Fastest top speed
    218 km/h
    135 mph
  • Most powerful
    150 hp
    112 kW
  • Highest torque
    340 Nm
    251 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,320 kg
    2,910 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    114 hp/t
    85 kW/t
    8.8 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    380 L
  • Best overall score
    55/100
  • Best performance score
    46/100
  • Best practicality score
    74/100

Volvo V40 Facelift 2016 2.0 D3

  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    4.0 L/100 km
    58.8 mpg US
    70.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    4.6 L/100 km
    51.1 mpg US
    61.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    3.7 L/100 km
    63.6 mpg US
    76.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    104 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    1,550 km
    963 mi
  • Best economy score
    96/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIA3 Sportback (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TDIVolvoV40Facelift 20162.0 D3
Power
150hp112kW
150hp112kW
Torque
340Nm251lb-ft
320Nm236lb-ft
Curb weight
1,320kg2,910lb
1,486kg3,276lb
Gross weight
1,880kg4,145lb
1,980kg4,365lb
Top speed
218 km/h
135 mph
210 km/h
130 mph
To 99% top speed
87.1s99% target: 216 km/h / 134 mph
Calculated
87.3s99% target: 208 km/h / 129 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
8.3s
8.4s
0-200 km/h
42.6s
Calculated
53.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.9s
Calculated
7.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
4.7L/100 km50mpg US60.1mpg UK
4L/100 km58.8mpg US70.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
5.5L/100 km42.8mpg US51.4mpg UK
4.6L/100 km51.1mpg US61.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
4.3L/100 km54.7mpg US65.7mpg UK
3.7L/100 km63.6mpg US76.3mpg UK
Quarter mile
16.0s
Calculated
16.1s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
114hp/t85kW/t52hp/1000 lb
Calculated
101hp/t75kW/t46hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
258Nm/t172lb-ft/ton
Calculated
215Nm/t144lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,064km661mi
Calculated
1,550km963mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,968cc120cu in
1,969cc120cu in
Length
4,313mm170in
4,369mm172in
Width
1,785mm70in
1,783mm70in
Height
1,426mm56in
1,439mm57in
Wheelbase
2,637mm104in
2,647mm104in
Front track
1,543mm61in
1,559mm61in
Rear track
1,514mm60in
1,546mm61in
Ground clearance-
144mm6in
Trunk volume
380L
335L
Max trunk volume
1,220L
1,500L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
50L
62L
CO2 emissions
122g/km
104g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

AUDI A3 Sportback (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TDIVolvo V40 Facelift 2016 2.0 D3PowerTorque
  • AUDI A3 Sportback (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TDI: Power / Torque
  • Volvo V40 Facelift 2016 2.0 D3: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIA3 Sportback (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TDI3,500-4,000 rpm1,750-3,000 rpm4,250 rpm
VolvoV40Facelift 20162.0 D33,750 rpm1,750-3,000 rpm4,000 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIA3 Sportback (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TDIVolvoV40Facelift 20162.0 D3
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.9 s
7.9 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
8.3 s
8.4 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
42.6 s
53.3 s
Top speed
218 km/h
135 mph
210 km/h
130 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
7.0 s
6.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.5 s
10.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.5 s
13.5 s
1/4 mile
402 m
16.0 s
16.1 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
144 km/h
89 mph
141 km/h
88 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 Sportback (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TDI
150 hp
112 kW
VolvoV40Facelift 20162.0 D3
150 hp
112 kW

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 Sportback (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TDI
340 Nm
251 lb-ft
VolvoV40Facelift 20162.0 D3
320 Nm
236 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 Sportback (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TDI
1,320 kg
2,910 lb
VolvoV40Facelift 20162.0 D3
1,486 kg
3,276 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 Sportback (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TDI
218 km/h
135 mph
VolvoV40Facelift 20162.0 D3
210 km/h
130 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 Sportback (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TDI8.3 s
VolvoV40Facelift 20162.0 D38.4 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI A3 Sportback (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TDI and Volvo V40 Facelift 2016 2.0 D3: 0.1 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 Sportback (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TDI
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK
VolvoV40Facelift 20162.0 D3
4.0 L/100 km
58.8 mpg US
70.6 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Volvo V40 Facelift 2016 2.0 D3 and AUDI A3 Sportback (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TDI: 0.7 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 Sportback (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TDI
114 hp/t
85 kW/t
8.8 kg/hp
VolvoV40Facelift 20162.0 D3
101 hp/t
75 kW/t
9.9 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 Sportback (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TDI
1,064 km
661 mi
VolvoV40Facelift 20162.0 D3
1,550 km
963 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIA3 Sportback (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TDI
150 hp
112 kW
8.3 s
218 km/h
135 mph
VolvoV40Facelift 20162.0 D3
150 hp
112 kW
8.4 s
210 km/h
130 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 Sportback (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TDI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.3 s
Top speed
218 km/h
135 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Length
4,313 mm
169.8 in
Height
1,426 mm
56.1 in
VolvoV40Facelift 20162.0 D3
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.4 s
Top speed
210 km/h
130 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 Sportback (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TDI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.3 s
Top speed
218 km/h
135 mph
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK
VolvoV40Facelift 20162.0 D3
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.4 s
Top speed
210 km/h
130 mph
4.0 L/100 km
58.8 mpg US
70.6 mpg UK

AUDI A3 Sportback (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 Sportback (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TDI
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK
8.3 s
VolvoV40Facelift 20162.0 D3
4.0 L/100 km
58.8 mpg US
70.6 mpg UK
8.4 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 Sportback (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TDI
114 hp/t
85 kW/t
8.8 kg/hp
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK
VolvoV40Facelift 20162.0 D3
101 hp/t
75 kW/t
9.9 kg/hp
4.0 L/100 km
58.8 mpg US
70.6 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIA3 Sportback (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TDIVolvoV40Facelift 20162.0 D3
Power
150 hp
112 kW
150 hp
112 kW
Torque
340 Nm
251 lb-ft
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
Acceleration
8.3 s
8.4 s
Top speed
218 km/h
135 mph
210 km/h
130 mph
Lightness
1,320 kg
2,910 lb
1,486 kg
3,276 lb
Fuel consumption
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK
4.0 L/100 km
58.8 mpg US
70.6 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Length
4,313 mm
169.8 in
Height
1,426 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
1,064 km
661 mi
1,550 km
963 mi
CO2 score
122 g/km
104 g/km
Trunk score
380 L
13.4 cu ft
335 L
11.8 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
114 hp/t
85 kW/t
8.8 kg/hp
101 hp/t
75 kW/t
9.9 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.

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleAUDI A3 Sportback (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TDIVolvo V40 Facelift 2016 2.0 D3
Consumption4.7 L/100 km50 mpg US60.1 mpg UK4 L/100 km58.8 mpg US70.6 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km8.23 LC100 km7.00 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi13.24 LC100 mi11.27 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used705 L186 US gal155 UK gal600 L159 US gal132 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,234 LC/year1,050 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI A3 Sportback (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TDI

  • Has 20 Nm more
  • Is 166 kg lighter
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 8 km/h (5 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 13 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 45 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Highest CO2 emissions

Volvo V40 Facelift 2016 2.0 D3

  • Uses 0.7 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 486 km (302 mi) more estimated range
  • Emits 18 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

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

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