The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 2.0 FSI (05 - 06) vs. Volvo V40 D4 (14 - 15)
€ 23,200
€ 29,900
€ 23,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,900
ⓘ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 2.0 FSI is 6.1 inches shorter and 0.7 inches narrower.
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
Volvo V40 D4
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 2.0 FSI
Volvo V40 D4
2976 lb
Curb Weight
3479 lb
4045 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4420 lb
Weight Difference:
503 lb
14.46 %
General
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
Volvo V40 D4
8P
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
Volvo V40 D4
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
AXW, BLR, BLX, BVY
Engine Code
D4204T14
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 4250 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
148 hp
187 hp
Volvo V40 D4
148 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
148 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 D4
Performance
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
Volvo V40 D4
131 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
9.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 D4
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20.11 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.6 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
20.11 lb/hp
18.6 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
Volvo V40 D4
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
62 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
33 mpg
62 mpg
Volvo V40 D4
24 mpg
city
56 mpg
No data
highway
65 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
475 mi
Range
1014 mi
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
475 mi
1014 mi
Volvo V40 D4
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).
78.2 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
136.5 kWh
78.2 kWh
Volvo V40 D4
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
278 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
Volvo V40 D4
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
941 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft
