The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF (06 - 08) vs. Volvo V40 D3 (16 - 18)
€ 25,800
€ 28,800
€ 25,800
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. 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 D3
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 D3
3120 lb
Curb Weight
3441 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4365 lb
Weight Difference:
322 lb
9.36 %
General
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Volvo V40 D3
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 D3
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMN, BKQ, BUY
Engine Code
D5204T6
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3750 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
168 hp
148 hp
Volvo V40 D3
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
258 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 D3
Performance
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Volvo V40 D3
138 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 D3
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18.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.25 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
18.57 lb/hp
23.25 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Volvo V40 D3
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
65 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
41 mpg
65 mpg
Volvo V40 D3
31 mpg
city
59 mpg
No data
highway
71 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
600 mi
Range
1070 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
600 mi
1070 mi
Volvo V40 D3
Environmental Impact
117.3 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).
74 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
117.3 kWh
74 kWh
Volvo V40 D3
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
243 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
151 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Volvo V40 D3
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
924 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft
