The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF (05 - 08) vs. Volvo V40 D2 ECO (16 - 18)
€ 24,400
€ 26,200
€ 24,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,200
ⓘ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 DPF is 6.1 inches shorter and 3.6 inches narrower.
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
55.9
69.5
77
55.9
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
101.5
165.9
104.2
172
165.9 in
Length
172 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
104.2 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
3120 lb
Curb Weight
3377 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4233 lb
Weight Difference:
258 lb
7.64 %
General
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
8P
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 DPF
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMM
Engine Code
D4204T8
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
138 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 3750 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
138 hp
118 hp
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
236 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
Performance
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
129 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
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22.61 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.62 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
22.61 lb/hp
28.62 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
69 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
43 mpg
69 mpg
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
34 mpg
city
64 mpg
No data
highway
74 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
621 mi
Range
1133 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
621 mi
1133 mi
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
Environmental Impact
113.1 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 DPF
113.1 kWh
70 kWh
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
235 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
143 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
855 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft
