The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro (10 - 12) vs. Volvo V40 D4 Geartronic (14 - 15)

€ 31,100
Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro (10 - 12) Audi A3 2.0 TDI
€ 31,800
 Volvo V40 D4 Geartronic (14 - 15) Volvo V40 D4
€ 31,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,800

ⓘ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 is 5.2 inches shorter and 0.7 inches narrower.
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Volvo V40 D4
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro (10 - 12)
69.5
77
55.9
Blueprint Volvo V40 D4 Geartronic (14 - 15)
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 quattro (10 - 12)
101.5
166.9
Blueprint Volvo V40 D4 Geartronic (14 - 15)
104.2
172
166.9 in
Length
172 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
104.2 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Volvo V40 D4
3307 lb
Curb Weight
3560 lb
4376 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4464 lb
Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro (10 - 12)
Weight Difference:
254 lb
7.13 %
Volvo V40 D4 Geartronic (14 - 15)

General

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Volvo V40 D4
8P
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Volvo V40 D4
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
CBBB, CFGB
Engine Code
D4204T14
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 4250 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
168 hp
187 hp
Volvo V40 D4
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
258 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 D4

Performance

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Volvo V40 D4
137 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
7.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

354 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

328 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 D4

▶ REPLAY
19.68 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.04 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
19.68 lb/hp
19.04 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D4

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Volvo V40 D4
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
56 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
45 mpg
56 mpg
Volvo V40 D4
39 mpg
city
47 mpg
No data
highway
64 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
717 mi
Range
917 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
717 mi
917 mi
Volvo V40 D4
Environmental Impact
107 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).
86.4 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
107 kWh
86.4 kWh
Volvo V40 D4
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
217 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Volvo V40 D4
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
904 lb
8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
28.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft