The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 2.0 TDI (16 - 17) vs. Volvo V40 T4 (16 - 18)

€ 30,800
Audi A3 2.0 TDI (16 - 17) Audi A3 2.0 TDI
€ 29,300
 Volvo V40 T4 (16 - 18) Volvo V40 T4
€ 30,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,300

ⓘ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 T4.
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Volvo V40 T4
56.1
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI (16 - 17)
70
77.4
55.9
Blueprint Volvo V40 T4 (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 T4 (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 T4
2976 lb
Curb Weight
3408 lb
4045 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4332 lb
Audi A3 2.0 TDI (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
432 lb
12.67 %
Volvo V40 T4 (16 - 18)

General

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Volvo V40 T4
8V
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 manual transmission

Engine

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Volvo V40 T4
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
DBGA, DEJA, CRLB
Engine Code
B4204T19
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 4700 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
148 hp
187 hp
Volvo V40 T4
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
251 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 T4

Performance

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Volvo V40 T4
135 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

387 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

354 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 T4

▶ REPLAY
20.11 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.22 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
20.11 lb/hp
18.22 lb/hp
Volvo V40 T4

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Volvo V40 T4
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
42 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
56 mpg
42 mpg
Volvo V40 T4
46 mpg
city
32 mpg
No data
highway
51 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
739 mi
Range
688 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
739 mi
688 mi
Volvo V40 T4
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).
106.1 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
86.4 kWh
106.1 kWh
Volvo V40 T4
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
177 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
204 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
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft