The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 2.0 FSI (05 - 06) vs. Volvo V40 D2 ECO (13 - 15)
€ 23,200

€ 25,500

€ 23,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,500
ⓘ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. The Audi A3 2.0 FSI is 15.5 cm shorter, 1.8 cm narrower and 0.1 cm taller than the Volvo V40 D2 ECO.
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
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 2.0 FSI
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
1350 kg
Kerb Weight
1471 kg
1835 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1890 kg

Weight Difference:
121 kg
8.23 %

General
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
8P
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
AXW, BLR, BLX, BVY
Engine Code
D4162T
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1984 CC
Engine Capacity
1560 CC
148 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Power
113 bhp
at 3600 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
148 bhp
113 bhp
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
200 NM
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
270 NM
at 1750 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
200 NM
270 NM
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
Performance
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
131 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
9.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
126 m
0.000 sec

Audi A3 2.0 FSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
165 m
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 D2 ECO
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9.12 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.02 kg/bhp
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
9.12 kg/bhp
13.02 kg/bhp
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
83 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
39 mpg
83 mpg
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
28 mpg
city
74 mpg
No data
motorway
91 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
52 L
475 mi
Range
950 mi
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
475 mi
950 mi
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
Environmental Impact
136.5 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).
70 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
136.5 kWh
70 kWh
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
173 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
88 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
419 kg
350 L
Boot Capacity
335 L








1100 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1032 L