The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 2.0 TDI (05 - 06) vs. Volvo V40 D2 ECO (13 - 15)
€ 23,100
€ 25,500
€ 23,100
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. Both cars are the same height, but the Audi A3 2.0 TDI is 6.1 inches shorter and 0.7 inches narrower.
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
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 TDI
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
3120 lb
Curb Weight
3243 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb
Weight Difference:
123 lb
3.79 %
General
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
8P
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BKD
Engine Code
D4162T
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
138 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 3600 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
138 hp
113 hp
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
Performance
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
129 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
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22.61 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.7 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
22.61 lb/hp
28.7 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
69 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
43 mpg
69 mpg
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
33 mpg
city
62 mpg
No data
highway
76 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
621 mi
Range
950 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
621 mi
950 mi
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
Environmental Impact
113.1 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 TDI
113.1 kWh
70 kWh
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
142 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
924 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft
