The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF S tronic DSG (06 - 08) vs. Volvo V40 D2 Geartronic (15 - 16)
€ 24,500
€ 27,700
€ 24,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,700
ⓘ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. The Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF is 15.5 cm shorter, 1.8 cm narrower and 0.1 cm taller than the Volvo V40 D2.
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
Volvo V40 D2
1421
1765
1957
1420
1783
2041
1765 mm
Width
1783 mm
1957 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2041 mm
1421 mm
Height
1420 mm
2578
4214
2647
4369
4214 mm
Length
4369 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2647 mm
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
Volvo V40 D2
1395 kg
Kerb Weight
1577 kg
1880 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1995 kg
Weight Difference:
182 kg
11.54 %
General
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
Volvo V40 D2
8P
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
Volvo V40 D2
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BJB, BKC, BXE, BLS
Engine Code
D4204T8
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1896 CC
Engine Capacity
1969 CC
104 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
118 bhp
at 3750 rpm
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
104 bhp
118 bhp
Volvo V40 D2
250 NM
at 1900 rpm
Max. Torque
280 NM
at 1500 rpm
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
250 NM
280 NM
Volvo V40 D2
Performance
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
Volvo V40 D2
116 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
11.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
154 m
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
146 m
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 D2
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13.41 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.36 kg/bhp
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
13.41 kg/bhp
13.36 kg/bhp
Volvo V40 D2
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
Volvo V40 D2
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
74 mpg
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
50 mpg
74 mpg
Volvo V40 D2
38 mpg
city
64 mpg
No data
motorway
83 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
62 L
610 mi
Range
1014 mi
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
610 mi
1014 mi
Volvo V40 D2
Environmental Impact
115.2 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).
78.2 kWh
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
115.2 kWh
78.2 kWh
Volvo V40 D2
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
148 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
101 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
Volvo V40 D2
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
418 kg
350 L
Boot Capacity
335 L
1100 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1032 L
