The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.9 TDI (08 - 09) vs. Volvo V40 T2 (15 - 16)
€ 23,400
€ 23,500
€ 23,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. Both cars are the same height, but the Audi A3 1.9 TDI is 5.2 inches shorter and 0.7 inches narrower.
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
Volvo V40 T2
55.9
69.5
77
55.9
70.2
80.4
69.5 in
Width
70.2 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.4 in
55.9 in
Height
55.9 in
101.5
166.9
104.2
172
166.9 in
Length
172 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
104.2 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
Volvo V40 T2
2987 lb
Curb Weight
3408 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4332 lb
Weight Difference:
421 lb
12.35 %
General
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
Volvo V40 T2
8P
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
Volvo V40 T2
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BJB, BKC, BXE, BLS
Engine Code
B4204T38
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.9 L / 93 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
104 hp
120 hp
Volvo V40 T2
184 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 1100 rpm
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
184 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 T2
Performance
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
Volvo V40 T2
116 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
11.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
518 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 T2
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28.72 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.4 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
28.72 lb/hp
28.4 lb/hp
Volvo V40 T2
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
Volvo V40 T2
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
50 mpg
43 mpg
Volvo V40 T2
39 mpg
city
32 mpg
No data
highway
52 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
727 mi
Range
700 mi
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
727 mi
700 mi
Volvo V40 T2
Environmental Impact
96.7 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
104.1 kWh
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
96.7 kWh
104.1 kWh
Volvo V40 T2
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
Volvo V40 T2
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
924 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
30.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft
