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. 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
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF S tronic DSG (05 - 08)
69.5
77
55.9
Blueprint Volvo V40 D3 Geartronic (15 - 16)
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 S tronic DSG (05 - 08)
101.5
165.9
Blueprint Volvo V40 D3 Geartronic (15 - 16)
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
3186 lb
Curb Weight
3477 lb
4255 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4398 lb
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF S tronic DSG (05 - 08)
Weight Difference:
291 lb
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
Drivetrain
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
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
138 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3750 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
138 hp
148 hp
Volvo V40 D3
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
236 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
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

430 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF

62 mph 62
mph

384 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 D3

▶ REPLAY
23.09 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.49 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
23.09 lb/hp
23.49 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D3

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Volvo V40 D3
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
59 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
42 mpg
59 mpg
Volvo V40 D3
31 mpg
city
51 mpg
No data
highway
64 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
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)
243 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
167 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Volvo V40 D3
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
922 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft