The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF quattro (05 - 08) vs. Volvo V40 D4 Geartronic (14 - 15)

€ 26,300
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF quattro (05 - 08) Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
€ 31,800
 Volvo V40 D4 Geartronic (14 - 15) Volvo V40 D4
€ 26,300
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 6.1 inches shorter and 0.7 inches narrower.
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Volvo V40 D4
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF quattro (05 - 08)
69.5
77
55.9
Blueprint Volvo V40 D4 Geartronic (14 - 15)
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
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF quattro (05 - 08)
101.5
165.9
Blueprint Volvo V40 D4 Geartronic (14 - 15)
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
3197 lb
Curb Weight
3560 lb
4431 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4464 lb
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF quattro (05 - 08)
Weight Difference:
364 lb
10.22 %
Volvo V40 D4 Geartronic (14 - 15)

General

Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Volvo V40 D4
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
8-speed automatic 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)
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
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

Performance

Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Volvo V40 D4
127 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

430 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF

62 mph 62
mph

328 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 D4

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Volvo V40 D4
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
56 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
40 mpg
56 mpg
Volvo V40 D4
31 mpg
city
47 mpg
No data
highway
64 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
632 mi
Range
917 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
632 mi
917 mi
Volvo V40 D4
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).
86.4 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
121.3 kWh
86.4 kWh
Volvo V40 D4
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Volvo V40 D4
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1235 lb
Maximum Payload
904 lb
8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
28.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft