The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 2.0 TDI (16 - 17) vs. Volvo V40 D3 (16 - 18)

€ 30,800
Audi A3 2.0 TDI (16 - 17) Audi A3 2.0 TDI
€ 28,800
 Volvo V40 D3 (16 - 18) Volvo V40 D3
€ 30,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,800

ⓘ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. The Audi A3 2.0 TDI is 5.1 inches shorter, 3.1 inches narrower and 0.2 inches taller than the Volvo V40 D3.
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Volvo V40 D3
56.1
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI (16 - 17)
70
77.4
55.9
Blueprint Volvo V40 D3 (16 - 18)
73.1
80.4
70 in
Width
73.1 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.4 in
56.1 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI (16 - 17)
102.4
167
Blueprint Volvo V40 D3 (16 - 18)
104.2
172
167 in
Length
172 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
104.2 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Volvo V40 D3
2976 lb
Curb Weight
3441 lb
4045 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4365 lb
Audi A3 2.0 TDI (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
465 lb
13.51 %
Volvo V40 D3 (16 - 18)

General

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Volvo V40 D3
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 D3
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
DBGA, DEJA, CRLB
Engine Code
D5204T6
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3750 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
148 hp
148 hp
Volvo V40 D3
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
251 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 D3

Performance

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Volvo V40 D3
135 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

387 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

384 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 D3

▶ REPLAY
20.11 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.25 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
20.11 lb/hp
23.25 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D3

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Volvo V40 D3
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
65 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
56 mpg
65 mpg
Volvo V40 D3
46 mpg
city
59 mpg
No data
highway
71 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
739 mi
Range
1070 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
739 mi
1070 mi
Volvo V40 D3
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).
74 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
86.4 kWh
74 kWh
Volvo V40 D3
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
177 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
151 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Volvo V40 D3
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