The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 2.0 TDI (10 - 12) vs. Volvo V40 T4 Geartronic (16 - 18)

€ 27,300
Audi A3 2.0 TDI (10 - 12) Audi A3 2.0 TDI
€ 31,100
Volvo V40 T4 Geartronic (16 - 18) Volvo V40 T4
€ 27,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,100

Base price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. Both cars are the same height, but the Audi A3 2.0 TDI is 5.2 inches shorter and 3.6 inches narrower.
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Volvo V40 T4
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI (10 - 12)
69.5
77
55.9
Blueprint Volvo V40 T4 Geartronic (16 - 18)
73.1
80.4
69.5 in
Width
73.1 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.4 in
55.9 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI (10 - 12)
101.5
166.9
Blueprint Volvo V40 T4 Geartronic (16 - 18)
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 T4
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3430 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4354 lb
Audi A3 2.0 TDI (10 - 12)
Weight Difference:
355 lb
10.35 %
Volvo V40 T4 Geartronic (16 - 18)

General

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Volvo V40 T4
8P
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Volvo V40 T4
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
CBBB, CFGB
Engine Code
B4204T19
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 4700 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
168 hp
187 hp
Volvo V40 T4
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
258 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 T4

Performance

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Volvo V40 T4
139 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

364 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

315 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 T4

 REPLAY
18.3 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.34 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
18.3 lb/hp
18.34 lb/hp
Volvo V40 T4

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Volvo V40 T4
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
50 mpg
43 mpg
Volvo V40 T4
41 mpg
city
33 mpg
No data
highway
51 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
793 mi
Range
700 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
793 mi
700 mi
Volvo V40 T4
Environmental Impact
96.7 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).
104.1 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
96.7 kWh
104.1 kWh
Volvo V40 T4
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
206 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Volvo V40 T4
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
924 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
30.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft