The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 2.0 TDI (16 - 17) vs. Volvo V40 D2 ECO (13 - 15)
€ 30,800
€ 25,500
€ 30,800
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. The Audi A3 2.0 TDI is 5 inches shorter, 0.2 inches narrower and 0.2 inches taller than the Volvo V40 D2 ECO.
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
56.1
70
77.4
55.9
70.2
80.4
70 in
Width
70.2 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.4 in
56.1 in
Height
55.9 in
102.4
167
104.2
172
167 in
Length
172 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
104.2 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
2976 lb
Curb Weight
3243 lb
4045 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb
Weight Difference:
267 lb
8.23 %
General
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
8V
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
DBGA, DEJA, CRLB
Engine Code
D4162T
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 3600 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
148 hp
113 hp
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
251 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
Performance
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
135 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 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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20.11 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.7 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
20.11 lb/hp
28.7 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
69 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
56 mpg
69 mpg
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
46 mpg
city
62 mpg
No data
highway
76 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
739 mi
Range
950 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
739 mi
950 mi
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
Environmental Impact
86.4 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).
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
86.4 kWh
70 kWh
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
177 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
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft
