The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF quattro (08 - 08) vs. Volvo V40 T3 (15 - 16)
€ 30,000
€ 25,400
€ 30,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,400
ⓘ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 5.2 inches shorter and 0.7 inches narrower.
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Volvo V40 T3
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
166.9
104.2
172
166.9 in
Length
172 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
104.2 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Volvo V40 T3
3307 lb
Curb Weight
3408 lb
4376 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4332 lb
Weight Difference:
101 lb
2.96 %
General
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Volvo V40 T3
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 manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Volvo V40 T3
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
CBBB, CFGB
Engine Code
B4204T37
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
150 hp
at 5000 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
168 hp
150 hp
Volvo V40 T3
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
258 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 T3
Performance
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Volvo V40 T3
137 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
7.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 T3
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19.68 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.72 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
19.68 lb/hp
22.72 lb/hp
Volvo V40 T3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Volvo V40 T3
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
42 mpg
43 mpg
Volvo V40 T3
33 mpg
city
32 mpg
No data
highway
52 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
665 mi
Range
700 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
665 mi
700 mi
Volvo V40 T3
Environmental Impact
115.2 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
115.2 kWh
104.1 kWh
Volvo V40 T3
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Volvo V40 T3
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
924 lb
8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
28.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft
