The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF (06 - 08) vs. Volvo V40 D4 (16 - 18)

€ 25,800
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF (06 - 08) Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
€ 32,300
 Volvo V40 D4 (16 - 18) Volvo V40 D4
€ 25,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,300

ⓘ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. 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 D4
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF (06 - 08)
69.5
77
55.9
Blueprint Volvo V40 D4 (16 - 18)
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
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF (06 - 08)
101.5
165.9
Blueprint Volvo V40 D4 (16 - 18)
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 D4
3120 lb
Curb Weight
3479 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4420 lb
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF (06 - 08)
Weight Difference:
359 lb
10.32 %
Volvo V40 D4 (16 - 18)

General

Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Volvo V40 D4
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 D4
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
BMN, BKQ, BUY
Engine Code
D4204T14
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 4250 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
168 hp
187 hp
Volvo V40 D4
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
258 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 D4

Performance

Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Volvo V40 D4
138 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

374 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF

62 mph 62
mph

338 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 D4

▶ REPLAY
18.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.6 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
18.57 lb/hp
18.6 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D4

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Volvo V40 D4
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
62 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
41 mpg
62 mpg
Volvo V40 D4
31 mpg
city
56 mpg
No data
highway
65 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
600 mi
Range
1014 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
600 mi
1014 mi
Volvo V40 D4
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).
78.2 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
117.3 kWh
78.2 kWh
Volvo V40 D4
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
243 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

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