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AUDI A3 Sportback (8V) · Facelift 2016 35 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

35 TDI

150 hp1968 ccDieselFWDAutomaticTurbochargedHatchback2018-2020
VS

Volvo V40 · Facelift 2016

2.0 D3

150 hp1969 ccDieselFWDAutomaticTurbochargedHatchback2018-2020

Comparison overview

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AUDI A3 Sportback (8V) Facelift 2016 35 TDI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    8.1 s
  • Fastest top speed
    218 km/h
    135 mph
  • Most powerful
    150 hp
    112 kW
  • Highest torque
    340 Nm
    251 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,365 kg
    3,009 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    110 hp/t
    82 kW/t
    9.1 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    4.6 L/100 km
    51.1 mpg US
    61.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    5.3 L/100 km
    44.4 mpg US
    53.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.1 L/100 km
    57.4 mpg US
    68.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    120 g/km
  • Largest trunk
    380 L
  • Best overall score
    56/100
  • Best performance score
    47/100
  • Best economy score
    94/100
  • Best practicality score
    74/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIA3 Sportback (8V)Facelift 201635 TDIVolvoV40Facelift 20162.0 D3
Power
150hp112kW
150hp112kW
Torque
340Nm251lb-ft
320Nm236lb-ft
Curb weight
1,365kg3,009lb
1,577kg3,477lb
Gross weight
1,900kg4,189lb
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Top speed
218 km/h
135 mph
205 km/h
127 mph
To 99% top speed
87.9s99% target: 216 km/h / 134 mph
Calculated
83.1s99% target: 203 km/h / 126 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
8.1s
8.5s
0-200 km/h
42.6s
Calculated
64.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.7s
Calculated
8.0s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
4.6L/100 km51.1mpg US61.4mpg UK
4.7L/100 km50mpg US60.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
5.3L/100 km44.4mpg US53.3mpg UK
5.5L/100 km42.8mpg US51.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
4.1L/100 km57.4mpg US68.9mpg UK
4.3L/100 km54.7mpg US65.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.9s
Calculated
16.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
110hp/t82kW/t50hp/1000 lb
Calculated
95hp/t71kW/t43hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
249Nm/t167lb-ft/ton
Calculated
203Nm/t136lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,087km675mi
Calculated
1,319km820mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,968cc120cu in
1,969cc120cu in
Length
4,313mm170in
4,370mm172in
Width
1,785mm70in
1,783mm70in
Height
1,461mm58in
1,439mm57in
Wheelbase
2,637mm104in
2,647mm104in
Front track
1,543mm61in
-
Rear track
1,514mm60in
-
Trunk volume
380L
236L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
50L
62L
CO2 emissions
120g/km
124g/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 35 TDIVolvo V40 Facelift 2016 2.0 D3PowerTorque
  • AUDI A3 Sportback (8V) Facelift 2016 35 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 201635 TDI3,500-4,000 rpm1,750-3,000 rpm4,250 rpm
VolvoV40Facelift 20162.0 D33,750 rpm1,740-3,000 rpm4,500 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIA3 Sportback (8V)Facelift 201635 TDIVolvoV40Facelift 20162.0 D3
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.7 s
8.0 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
8.1 s
8.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
42.6 s
64.4 s
Top speed
218 km/h
135 mph
205 km/h
127 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.9 s
7.0 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.3 s
10.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.4 s
13.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.9 s
16.2 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
144 km/h
90 mph
140 km/h
87 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 Sportback (8V)Facelift 201635 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 201635 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 201635 TDI
1,365 kg
3,009 lb
VolvoV40Facelift 20162.0 D3
1,577 kg
3,477 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 201635 TDI
218 km/h
135 mph
VolvoV40Facelift 20162.0 D3
205 km/h
127 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 201635 TDI8.1 s
VolvoV40Facelift 20162.0 D38.5 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI A3 Sportback (8V) Facelift 2016 35 TDI and Volvo V40 Facelift 2016 2.0 D3: 0.4 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 Sportback (8V)Facelift 201635 TDI
4.6 L/100 km
51.1 mpg US
61.4 mpg UK
VolvoV40Facelift 20162.0 D3
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK

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 201635 TDI
110 hp/t
82 kW/t
9.1 kg/hp
VolvoV40Facelift 20162.0 D3
95 hp/t
71 kW/t
10.5 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 Sportback (8V)Facelift 201635 TDI
1,087 km
675 mi
VolvoV40Facelift 20162.0 D3
1,319 km
820 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIA3 Sportback (8V)Facelift 201635 TDI
150 hp
112 kW
8.1 s
218 km/h
135 mph
VolvoV40Facelift 20162.0 D3
150 hp
112 kW
8.5 s
205 km/h
127 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 201635 TDI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.1 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
1,461 mm
57.5 in
VolvoV40Facelift 20162.0 D3
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.5 s
Top speed
205 km/h
127 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
236 L
8.3 cu ft
Length
4,370 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 201635 TDI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.1 s
Top speed
218 km/h
135 mph
4.6 L/100 km
51.1 mpg US
61.4 mpg UK
VolvoV40Facelift 20162.0 D3
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.5 s
Top speed
205 km/h
127 mph
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK

AUDI A3 Sportback (8V) Facelift 2016 35 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 201635 TDI
4.6 L/100 km
51.1 mpg US
61.4 mpg UK
8.1 s
VolvoV40Facelift 20162.0 D3
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK
8.5 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 201635 TDI
110 hp/t
82 kW/t
9.1 kg/hp
4.6 L/100 km
51.1 mpg US
61.4 mpg UK
VolvoV40Facelift 20162.0 D3
95 hp/t
71 kW/t
10.5 kg/hp
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIA3 Sportback (8V)Facelift 201635 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
8.1 s
8.5 s
Top speed
218 km/h
135 mph
205 km/h
127 mph
Lightness
1,365 kg
3,009 lb
1,577 kg
3,477 lb
Fuel consumption
4.6 L/100 km
51.1 mpg US
61.4 mpg UK
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Length
4,313 mm
169.8 in
Height
1,461 mm
57.5 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
236 L
8.3 cu ft
Length
4,370 mm
172.0 in
Height
1,439 mm
56.7 in
Range score
1,087 km
675 mi
1,319 km
820 mi
CO2 score
120 g/km
124 g/km
Trunk score
380 L
13.4 cu ft
236 L
8.3 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
110 hp/t
82 kW/t
9.1 kg/hp
95 hp/t
71 kW/t
10.5 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 35 TDIVolvo V40 Facelift 2016 2.0 D3
Consumption4.6 L/100 km51.1 mpg US61.4 mpg UK4.7 L/100 km50 mpg US60.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km8.05 LC100 km8.23 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi12.96 LC100 mi13.24 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used690 L182 US gal152 UK gal705 L186 US gal155 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,208 LC/year1,234 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI A3 Sportback (8V) Facelift 2016 35 TDI

  • Has 20 Nm more
  • Is 212 kg lighter
  • Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 13 km/h (8 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.1 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 15 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 144 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 4 g/km less CO2

Pros

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

Volvo V40 Facelift 2016 2.0 D3

  • Has 232 km (144 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk
  • Highest CO2 emissions

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