The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF quattro (05 - 08) vs. Volvo V40 D2 (18 - 18)
€ 26,300
€ 27,700
€ 26,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,700
ⓘ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 D2
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 D2
3197 lb
Curb Weight
3428 lb
4431 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4365 lb
Weight Difference:
231 lb
6.74 %
General
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Volvo V40 D2
8P
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Volvo V40 D2
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMM
Engine Code
D4204T8
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
138 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 3750 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
138 hp
118 hp
Volvo V40 D2
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
236 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 D2
Performance
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Volvo V40 D2
127 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 D2
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23.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.05 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
23.17 lb/hp
29.05 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D2
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Volvo V40 D2
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
51 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
40 mpg
51 mpg
Volvo V40 D2
31 mpg
city
41 mpg
No data
highway
59 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
632 mi
Range
541 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
632 mi
541 mi
Volvo V40 D2
Environmental Impact
121.3 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).
94.6 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
121.3 kWh
94.6 kWh
Volvo V40 D2
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
196 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Volvo V40 D2
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1235 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
28.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft
