The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 2.0 TDI (09 - 12) vs. Volvo V40 D2 Geartronic (15 - 16)

€ 25,400
Audi A3 2.0 TDI (09 - 12) Audi A3 2.0 TDI
€ 27,700
 Volvo V40 D2 Geartronic (15 - 16) Volvo V40 D2
€ 25,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,700

ⓘ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 5.2 inches shorter and 0.7 inches narrower.
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Volvo V40 D2
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI (09 - 12)
69.5
77
55.9
Blueprint Volvo V40 D2 Geartronic (15 - 16)
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
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI (09 - 12)
101.5
166.9
Blueprint Volvo V40 D2 Geartronic (15 - 16)
104.2
172
166.9 in
Length
172 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
104.2 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Volvo V40 D2
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3477 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4398 lb
Audi A3 2.0 TDI (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
401 lb
11.53 %
Volvo V40 D2 Geartronic (15 - 16)

General

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Volvo V40 D2
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 automatic transmission

Engine

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Volvo V40 D2
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
CBAB, CFFB
Engine Code
D4204T8
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 3750 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
138 hp
118 hp
Volvo V40 D2
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 D2

Performance

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Volvo V40 D2
129 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

430 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

479 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 D2

▶ REPLAY
22.28 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.47 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
22.28 lb/hp
29.47 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D2

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Volvo V40 D2
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
62 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
53 mpg
62 mpg
Volvo V40 D2
43 mpg
city
53 mpg
No data
highway
69 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
777 mi
Range
1014 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
777 mi
1014 mi
Volvo V40 D2
Environmental Impact
90.4 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).
78.2 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
90.4 kWh
78.2 kWh
Volvo V40 D2
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
185 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
163 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Volvo V40 D2
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
922 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
30.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft