The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF quattro (06 - 08) vs. Volvo V40 T2 Geartronic (15 - 16)
€ 27,800
€ 25,300
€ 27,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,300
ⓘ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. 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 T2
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 T2
3197 lb
Curb Weight
3426 lb
4431 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4332 lb
Weight Difference:
229 lb
6.68 %
General
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Volvo V40 T2
8P
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Volvo V40 T2
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMN, BKQ, BUY
Engine Code
B4154T5
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
168 hp
120 hp
Volvo V40 T2
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
258 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 T2
Performance
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Volvo V40 T2
137 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
7.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 T2
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19.03 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.55 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
19.03 lb/hp
28.55 lb/hp
Volvo V40 T2
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Volvo V40 T2
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
37 mpg
43 mpg
Volvo V40 T2
28 mpg
city
32 mpg
No data
highway
52 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
583 mi
Range
700 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
583 mi
700 mi
Volvo V40 T2
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).
104.1 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
131.6 kWh
104.1 kWh
Volvo V40 T2
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
278 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Volvo V40 T2
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1235 lb
Maximum Payload
906 lb
8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
28.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft
