The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF (05 - 08) vs. Volvo V40 T2 (13 - 15)
€ 22,800
€ 23,100
€ 22,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,100
ⓘ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 DPF is 6.1 inches shorter and 0.7 inches narrower.
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
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
165.9
104.2
172
165.9 in
Length
172 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
104.2 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
Volvo V40 T2
3020 lb
Curb Weight
3225 lb
4090 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4211 lb
Weight Difference:
205 lb
6.36 %
General
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
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 DPF
Volvo V40 T2
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BJB, BKC, BXE, BLS
Engine Code
B4164T4
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.9 L / 93 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 4500 rpm
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
104 hp
118 hp
Volvo V40 T2
184 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
184 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 T2
Performance
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
Volvo V40 T2
116 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
11.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
518 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 T2
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29.04 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.33 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
29.04 lb/hp
27.33 lb/hp
Volvo V40 T2
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
Volvo V40 T2
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
48 mpg
44 mpg
Volvo V40 T2
39 mpg
city
35 mpg
No data
highway
52 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
697 mi
Range
727 mi
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
697 mi
727 mi
Volvo V40 T2
Environmental Impact
100.7 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).
100.4 kWh
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
100.7 kWh
100.4 kWh
Volvo V40 T2
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
Volvo V40 T2
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
985 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft
