The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF S tronic DSG (06 - 08) vs. Volvo V40 T3 (12 - 15)
€ 24,500
€ 25,000
€ 24,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,000
ⓘ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 T3
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 T3
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3241 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4211 lb
Weight Difference:
165 lb
5.09 %
General
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
Volvo V40 T3
8P
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
Volvo V40 T3
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BJB, BKC, BXE, BLS
Engine Code
B4164T3
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
148 hp
at 5700 rpm
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
104 hp
148 hp
Volvo V40 T3
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 T3
Performance
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
Volvo V40 T3
116 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
11.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
505 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
400 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 T3
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29.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.9 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
29.57 lb/hp
21.9 lb/hp
Volvo V40 T3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
Volvo V40 T3
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
42 mpg
44 mpg
Volvo V40 T3
32 mpg
city
35 mpg
No data
highway
52 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
610 mi
Range
727 mi
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
610 mi
727 mi
Volvo V40 T3
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).
100.4 kWh
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
115.2 kWh
100.4 kWh
Volvo V40 T3
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
Volvo V40 T3
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
970 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft
