The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 2.0 FSI Tiptronic (05 - 06) vs. Volvo V40 D2 ECO Powershift (13 - 15)
€ 24,800
€ 27,300
€ 24,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,300
ⓘ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 D2 ECO
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 D2 ECO
3042 lb
Curb Weight
3364 lb
4045 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4277 lb
Weight Difference:
322 lb
9.57 %
General
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
8P
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
Straight-four gasoline 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
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
148 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 3600 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
148 hp
113 hp
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
148 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
148 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
Performance
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
130 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
551 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
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20.55 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.77 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
20.55 lb/hp
29.77 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
60 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
29 mpg
60 mpg
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
20 mpg
city
53 mpg
No data
highway
65 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
428 mi
Range
828 mi
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
428 mi
828 mi
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
Environmental Impact
151.6 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).
80.3 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
151.6 kWh
80.3 kWh
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
309 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
164 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
913 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft
