The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF S tronic DSG (05 - 08) vs. Volvo V40 D4 ECO (14 - 15)
€ 26,400
€ 29,900
€ 26,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,900
ⓘ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 D4 ECO
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 D4 ECO
3186 lb
Curb Weight
3479 lb
4255 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4420 lb
Weight Difference:
293 lb
8.42 %
General
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Volvo V40 D4 ECO
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 manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Volvo V40 D4 ECO
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
BMM
Engine Code
D4204T14
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
138 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 4250 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
138 hp
187 hp
Volvo V40 D4 ECO
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
236 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 D4 ECO
Performance
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Volvo V40 D4 ECO
129 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 D4 ECO
▶ REPLAY
23.09 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.6 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
23.09 lb/hp
18.6 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D4 ECO
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Volvo V40 D4 ECO
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
71 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
42 mpg
71 mpg
Volvo V40 D4 ECO
31 mpg
city
62 mpg
No data
highway
78 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
610 mi
Range
1168 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
610 mi
1168 mi
Volvo V40 D4 ECO
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).
67.9 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
115.2 kWh
67.9 kWh
Volvo V40 D4 ECO
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
243 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
137 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Volvo V40 D4 ECO
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
941 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft
