The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e DPF (07 - 08) vs. Volvo V40 D2 (15 - 16)
€ 23,000

€ 25,900

€ 23,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,900
ⓘ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 e DPF is 6.1 inches shorter and 0.7 inches narrower.
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e DPF
Volvo V40 D2
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 e DPF
Volvo V40 D2
2987 lb
Curb Weight
3377 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4233 lb

Weight Difference:
390 lb
11.55 %

General
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e DPF
Volvo V40 D2
8P
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e 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
1.9 L / 93 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 3750 rpm
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e DPF
104 hp
118 hp
Volvo V40 D2
184 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e DPF
184 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 D2
Performance
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e DPF
Volvo V40 D2
121 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
11.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
518 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.9 TDI e DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 D2
▶ REPLAY
28.72 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.62 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e DPF
28.72 lb/hp
28.62 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D2
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e DPF
Volvo V40 D2
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
65 mpg
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e DPF
52 mpg
65 mpg
Volvo V40 D2
41 mpg
city
57 mpg
No data
highway
71 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
759 mi
Range
1070 mi
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e DPF
759 mi
1070 mi
Volvo V40 D2
Environmental Impact
92.5 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).
74 kWh
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e DPF
92.5 kWh
74 kWh
Volvo V40 D2
Euro 4, 5L
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
151 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e DPF
Volvo V40 D2
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
855 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft








31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft