The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF quattro (06 - 08) vs. Volvo V40 D3 (12 - 15)
€ 27,800

€ 27,000

€ 27,800
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. 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 D3
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
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 D3
3197 lb
Curb Weight
3459 lb
4431 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4453 lb

Weight Difference:
262 lb
7.57 %

General
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Volvo V40 D3
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 D3
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-five diesel engine with turbocharger
BMN, BKQ, BUY
Engine Code
D5204T6
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
168 hp
148 hp
Volvo V40 D3
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
258 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 D3
Performance
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Volvo V40 D3
137 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
7.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec

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

Volvo V40 D3
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19.03 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.37 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
19.03 lb/hp
23.37 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Volvo V40 D3
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
55 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
37 mpg
55 mpg
Volvo V40 D3
28 mpg
city
44 mpg
No data
highway
62 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
583 mi
Range
867 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
583 mi
867 mi
Volvo V40 D3
Environmental Impact
131.6 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).
88.5 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
131.6 kWh
88.5 kWh
Volvo V40 D3
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
278 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Volvo V40 D3
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1235 lb
Maximum Payload
994 lb
8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft








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