The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF (08 - 08) vs. Volvo V40 D3 (12 - 15)

€ 24,400
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF (08 - 08) Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
€ 27,000
 Volvo V40 D3 (12 - 15) Volvo V40 D3
€ 24,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,000

ⓘ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 DPF is 13.1 cm shorter, 1.8 cm narrower and 0.1 cm taller than the Volvo V40 D3.
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Volvo V40 D3
1421
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF (08 - 08)
1765
1957
1420
Blueprint Volvo V40 D3 (12 - 15)
1783
2041
1765 mm
Width
1783 mm
1957 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2041 mm
1421 mm
Height
1420 mm
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF (08 - 08)
2578
4238
Blueprint Volvo V40 D3 (12 - 15)
2647
4369
4238 mm
Length
4369 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2647 mm

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Volvo V40 D3
1395 kg
Kerb Weight
1569 kg
1880 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
2020 kg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF (08 - 08)
Weight Difference:
174 kg
11.09 %
Volvo V40 D3 (12 - 15)

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
Drive
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-five diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMM
Engine Code
D5204T6
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
1968 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
138 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
148 bhp
at 3500 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
138 bhp
148 bhp
Volvo V40 D3
320 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 1500 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
320 NM
350 NM
Volvo V40 D3

Performance

Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Volvo V40 D3
129 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

131 m
0.000 sec

Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF

62 mph 62
mph

133 m
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 D3

▶ REPLAY
10.11 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.6 kg/bhp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
10.11 kg/bhp
10.6 kg/bhp
Volvo V40 D3

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Volvo V40 D3
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
66 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
55 mpg
66 mpg
Volvo V40 D3
42 mpg
city
53 mpg
No data
motorway
74 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
670 mi
Range
867 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
670 mi
867 mi
Volvo V40 D3
Environmental Impact
104.9 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).
88.5 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
104.9 kWh
88.5 kWh
Volvo V40 D3
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
134 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
114 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Volvo V40 D3
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
451 kg
350 L
Boot Capacity
335 L
1080 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1032 L