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AUDI A3 Sportback (8V) · Facelift 2016 2.0 TDIvsVolvo V40 · Facelift 2016 2.0 T3

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 ccDieselAWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2016-2018
VS

Volvo V40 · Facelift 2016

2.0 T3

152 hp1969 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbochargedHatchback2016-2018

Comparison overview

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AUDI A3 Sportback (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TDI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    8.3 s
  • Fastest top speed
    214 km/h
    133 mph
  • Highest torque
    340 Nm
    251 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,390 kg
    3,064 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    108 hp/t
    80 kW/t
    9.3 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.0 L/100 km
    47.0 mpg US
    56.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    128 g/km
  • Largest trunk
    340 L
  • Best overall score
    54/100
  • Best performance score
    46/100
  • Best economy score
    93/100
  • Best practicality score
    72/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIA3 Sportback (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TDIVolvoV40Facelift 20162.0 T3
Power
150hp112kW
152hp113kW
Torque
340Nm251lb-ft
250Nm184lb-ft
Curb weight
1,390kg3,064lb
1,479kg3,261lb
Gross weight
1,950kg4,299lb
1,965kg4,332lb
Top speed
214 km/h
133 mph
210 km/h
130 mph
To 99% top speed
85.8s99% target: 212 km/h / 132 mph
Calculated
86.0s99% target: 208 km/h / 129 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
8.3s
8.3s
0-200 km/h
46.4s
Calculated
52.5s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.8s
Calculated
7.8s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5L/100 km47mpg US56.5mpg UK
5.5L/100 km42.8mpg US51.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption highway
4.4L/100 km53.5mpg US64.2mpg UK
-
Quarter mile
16.0s
Calculated
16.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
108hp/t80kW/t49hp/1000 lb
Calculated
103hp/t77kW/t47hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
245Nm/t164lb-ft/ton
Calculated
169Nm/t113lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,100km684mi
Calculated
1,127km700mi
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
340L
324L
Max trunk volume
1,180L
1,500L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
55L
62L
CO2 emissions
128g/km
129g/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 T3PowerTorque
  • AUDI A3 Sportback (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TDI: Power / Torque
  • Volvo V40 Facelift 2016 2.0 T3: 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 T35,000 rpm1,700-4,000 rpm5,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIA3 Sportback (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TDIVolvoV40Facelift 20162.0 T3
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.8 s
7.8 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
8.3 s
8.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
46.4 s
52.5 s
Top speed
214 km/h
133 mph
210 km/h
130 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.9 s
6.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.5 s
10.4 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.5 s
13.5 s
1/4 mile
402 m
16.0 s
16.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
143 km/h
89 mph
142 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 T3
152 hp
113 kW

Volvo V40 Facelift 2016 2.0 T3 has 2 hp more than AUDI A3 Sportback (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TDI.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI A3 Sportback (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TDI and Volvo V40 Facelift 2016 2.0 T3: 2 hp (1 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 T3
250 Nm
184 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
1,390 kg
3,064 lb
VolvoV40Facelift 20162.0 T3
1,479 kg
3,261 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
214 km/h
133 mph
VolvoV40Facelift 20162.0 T3
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 T38.3 s

Although Volvo V40 Facelift 2016 2.0 T3 has more power, AUDI A3 Sportback (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TDI is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

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
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK
VolvoV40Facelift 20162.0 T3
5.5 L/100 km
42.8 mpg US
51.4 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between AUDI A3 Sportback (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TDI and Volvo V40 Facelift 2016 2.0 T3: 0.5 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
108 hp/t
80 kW/t
9.3 kg/hp
VolvoV40Facelift 20162.0 T3
103 hp/t
77 kW/t
9.7 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
1,100 km
684 mi
VolvoV40Facelift 20162.0 T3
1,127 km
700 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
214 km/h
133 mph
VolvoV40Facelift 20162.0 T3
152 hp
113 kW
8.3 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
214 km/h
133 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
340 L
12.0 cu ft
Length
4,313 mm
169.8 in
Height
1,426 mm
56.1 in
VolvoV40Facelift 20162.0 T3
Power
152 hp
113 kW
0-100 km/h8.3 s
Top speed
210 km/h
130 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
324 L
11.4 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
214 km/h
133 mph
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK
VolvoV40Facelift 20162.0 T3
Power
152 hp
113 kW
0-100 km/h8.3 s
Top speed
210 km/h
130 mph
5.5 L/100 km
42.8 mpg US
51.4 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
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK
8.3 s
VolvoV40Facelift 20162.0 T3
5.5 L/100 km
42.8 mpg US
51.4 mpg UK
8.3 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
108 hp/t
80 kW/t
9.3 kg/hp
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK
VolvoV40Facelift 20162.0 T3
103 hp/t
77 kW/t
9.7 kg/hp
5.5 L/100 km
42.8 mpg US
51.4 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIA3 Sportback (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TDIVolvoV40Facelift 20162.0 T3
Power
150 hp
112 kW
152 hp
113 kW
Torque
340 Nm
251 lb-ft
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
Acceleration
8.3 s
8.3 s
Top speed
214 km/h
133 mph
210 km/h
130 mph
Lightness
1,390 kg
3,064 lb
1,479 kg
3,261 lb
Fuel consumption
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK
5.5 L/100 km
42.8 mpg US
51.4 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
340 L
12.0 cu ft
Length
4,313 mm
169.8 in
Height
1,426 mm
56.1 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
324 L
11.4 cu ft
Length
4,369 mm
172.0 in
Height
1,439 mm
56.7 in
Range score
1,100 km
684 mi
1,127 km
700 mi
CO2 score
128 g/km
129 g/km
Trunk score
340 L
12.0 cu ft
324 L
11.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
108 hp/t
80 kW/t
9.3 kg/hp
103 hp/t
77 kW/t
9.7 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 Sportback (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TDIVolvo V40 Facelift 2016 2.0 T3
Consumption5 L/100 km47 mpg US56.5 mpg UK5.5 L/100 km42.8 mpg US51.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km8.75 LC100 km9.63 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi14.08 LC100 mi15.49 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used750 L198 US gal165 UK gal825 L218 US gal181 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,313 LC/year1,444 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI A3 Sportback (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TDI

  • Has 90 Nm more
  • Is 89 kg lighter
  • Has 4 km/h (2 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.5 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 5 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 16 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 1 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Lowest power

Volvo V40 Facelift 2016 2.0 T3

  • Has 2 hp more
  • Has 27 km (17 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk
  • Highest CO2 emissions

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