The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF S tronic DSG (05 - 08) vs. Volvo V40 D3 Geartronic (15 - 16)

€ 26,400
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF S tronic DSG (05 - 08) Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
€ 29,200
 Volvo V40 D3 Geartronic (15 - 16) Volvo V40 D3
€ 26,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,200

ⓘ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. The Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF is 15.5 cm shorter, 1.8 cm narrower and 0.1 cm taller than the Volvo V40 D3.
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Volvo V40 D3
1421
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF S tronic DSG (05 - 08)
1765
1957
1420
Blueprint Volvo V40 D3 Geartronic (15 - 16)
1783
2041
1765 mm
Width
1783 mm
1957 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2041 mm
1421 mm
Height
1420 mm
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF S tronic DSG (05 - 08)
2578
4214
Blueprint Volvo V40 D3 Geartronic (15 - 16)
2647
4369
4214 mm
Length
4369 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2647 mm

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Volvo V40 D3
1445 kg
Kerb Weight
1577 kg
1930 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1995 kg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF S tronic DSG (05 - 08)
Weight Difference:
132 kg
8.37 %
Volvo V40 D3 Geartronic (15 - 16)

General

Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Volvo V40 D3
8P
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Volvo V40 D3
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMM
Engine Code
D5204T6
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1968 CC
Engine Capacity
1969 CC
138 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
148 bhp
at 3750 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
138 bhp
148 bhp
Volvo V40 D3
320 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
320 NM
at 1750 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
320 NM
320 NM
Volvo V40 D3

Performance

Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Volvo V40 D3
129 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

131 m
0.000 sec

Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF

62 mph 62
mph

117 m
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 D3

▶ REPLAY
10.47 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.66 kg/bhp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
10.47 kg/bhp
10.66 kg/bhp
Volvo V40 D3

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Volvo V40 D3
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
71 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
50 mpg
71 mpg
Volvo V40 D3
38 mpg
city
61 mpg
No data
motorway
76 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
62 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
610 mi
Range
963 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
610 mi
963 mi
Volvo V40 D3
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).
82.2 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
115.2 kWh
82.2 kWh
Volvo V40 D3
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
151 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
104 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Volvo V40 D3
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
418 kg
350 L
Boot Capacity
335 L
1100 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1032 L