The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF (08 - 08) vs. Volvo V40 D4 ECO Geartronic (14 - 15)
€ 24,400

€ 31,800

€ 24,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. Both cars are the same height, but the Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF is 5.2 inches shorter and 0.7 inches narrower.
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Volvo V40 D4 ECO
55.9
69.5
77
55.9
70.2
80.4
69.5 in
Width
70.2 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.4 in
55.9 in
Height
55.9 in
101.5
166.9
104.2
172
166.9 in
Length
172 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
104.2 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Volvo V40 D4 ECO
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3560 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4464 lb

Weight Difference:
485 lb
13.62 %

General
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Volvo V40 D4 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
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Volvo V40 D4 ECO
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
BMM
Engine Code
D4204T14
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
138 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 4250 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
138 hp
187 hp
Volvo V40 D4 ECO
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
236 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 D4 ECO
Performance
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Volvo V40 D4 ECO
129 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 D4 ECO
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22.28 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.04 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
22.28 lb/hp
19.04 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D4 ECO
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Volvo V40 D4 ECO
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
59 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
46 mpg
59 mpg
Volvo V40 D4 ECO
35 mpg
city
48 mpg
No data
highway
67 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
670 mi
Range
963 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
670 mi
963 mi
Volvo V40 D4 ECO
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).
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).
82.2 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
104.9 kWh
82.2 kWh
Volvo V40 D4 ECO
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
171 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Volvo V40 D4 ECO
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
904 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft








30.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft