The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF (08 - 08) vs. Volvo V40 T4 (12 - 15)
€ 24,400

€ 27,300

€ 24,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ 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 T4.
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Volvo V40 T4
1421
1765
1957
1420
1783
2041
1765 mm
Width
1783 mm
1957 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2041 mm
1421 mm
Height
1420 mm
2578
4238
2647
4369
4238 mm
Length
4369 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2647 mm
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Volvo V40 T4
1395 kg
Kerb Weight
1470 kg
1880 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1910 kg

Weight Difference:
75 kg
5.1 %

General
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Volvo V40 T4
8P
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

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 T4
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
BMM
Engine Code
B4164T
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1968 CC
Engine Capacity
1596 CC
138 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
178 bhp
at 5700 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
138 bhp
178 bhp
Volvo V40 T4
320 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
240 NM
at 1600 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
320 NM
240 NM
Volvo V40 T4
Performance
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Volvo V40 T4
129 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
131 m
0.000 sec

Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
107 m
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 T4
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10.11 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.26 kg/bhp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
10.11 kg/bhp
8.26 kg/bhp
Volvo V40 T4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Volvo V40 T4
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
51 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
55 mpg
51 mpg
Volvo V40 T4
42 mpg
city
40 mpg
No data
motorway
60 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
62 L
670 mi
Range
700 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
670 mi
700 mi
Volvo V40 T4
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).
104.1 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
104.9 kWh
104.1 kWh
Volvo V40 T4
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
134 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
129 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Volvo V40 T4
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
440 kg
350 L
Boot Capacity
335 L








1080 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1032 L