The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF S tronic DSG (06 - 08) vs. Volvo V40 T4 Powershift (12 - 15)
€ 27,900
€ 29,100
€ 27,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,100
ⓘ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 T4
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 T4
3186 lb
Curb Weight
3325 lb
4255 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4277 lb
Weight Difference:
139 lb
4.18 %
General
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Volvo V40 T4
8P
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Volvo V40 T4
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMN, BKQ, BUY
Engine Code
B4164T
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 5700 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
168 hp
178 hp
Volvo V40 T4
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
258 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 T4
Performance
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Volvo V40 T4
138 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
7.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 T4
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18.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.68 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
18.96 lb/hp
18.68 lb/hp
Volvo V40 T4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Volvo V40 T4
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
40 mpg
39 mpg
Volvo V40 T4
31 mpg
city
30 mpg
No data
highway
46 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
579 mi
Range
631 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
579 mi
631 mi
Volvo V40 T4
Environmental Impact
121.3 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).
115.6 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
121.3 kWh
115.6 kWh
Volvo V40 T4
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
230 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Volvo V40 T4
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
952 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft
