The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 2.0 TDI (16 - 17) vs. Volvo V40 D4 ECO Geartronic (14 - 15)

€ 30,800
Audi A3 2.0 TDI (16 - 17) Audi A3 2.0 TDI
€ 31,800
 Volvo V40 D4 ECO Geartronic (14 - 15) Volvo V40 D4 ECO
€ 30,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,800

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Audi A3 2.0 TDI is 5 inches shorter, 0.2 inches narrower and 0.2 inches taller than the Volvo V40 D4 ECO.
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Volvo V40 D4 ECO
56.1
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI (16 - 17)
70
77.4
55.9
Blueprint Volvo V40 D4 ECO Geartronic (14 - 15)
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
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI (16 - 17)
102.4
167
Blueprint Volvo V40 D4 ECO Geartronic (14 - 15)
104.2
172
167 in
Length
172 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
104.2 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Volvo V40 D4 ECO
2976 lb
Curb Weight
3560 lb
4045 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4464 lb
Audi A3 2.0 TDI (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
584 lb
16.4 %
Volvo V40 D4 ECO Geartronic (14 - 15)

General

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Volvo V40 D4 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
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Volvo V40 D4 ECO
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
DBGA, DEJA, CRLB
Engine Code
D4204T14
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 4250 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
148 hp
187 hp
Volvo V40 D4 ECO
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
251 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 D4 ECO

Performance

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Volvo V40 D4 ECO
135 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

387 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

328 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 D4 ECO

▶ REPLAY
20.11 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.04 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
20.11 lb/hp
19.04 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D4 ECO

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Volvo V40 D4 ECO
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
59 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
56 mpg
59 mpg
Volvo V40 D4 ECO
46 mpg
city
48 mpg
No data
highway
67 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
739 mi
Range
963 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
739 mi
963 mi
Volvo V40 D4 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).
82.2 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
86.4 kWh
82.2 kWh
Volvo V40 D4 ECO
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
177 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
171 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Volvo V40 D4 ECO
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
904 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft