The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro (16 - 17) vs. Volvo V40 D3 (18 - 18)
€ 32,800
€ 29,200
€ 32,800
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 considerably. The Audi A3 2.0 TDI is 5.1 inches shorter, 3.1 inches narrower and 0.2 inches taller than the Volvo V40 D3.
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Volvo V40 D3
56.1
70
77.4
55.9
73.1
80.4
70 in
Width
73.1 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.4 in
56.1 in
Height
55.9 in
102.4
167
104.2
172
167 in
Length
172 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
104.2 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Volvo V40 D3
3164 lb
Curb Weight
3470 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4365 lb
Weight Difference:
306 lb
8.82 %
General
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Volvo V40 D3
8V
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Volvo V40 D3
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
DBGA, DEJA, CRLB
Engine Code
D5204T6
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3750 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
148 hp
148 hp
Volvo V40 D3
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
251 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 D3
Performance
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Volvo V40 D3
133 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 D3
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21.38 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.45 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
21.38 lb/hp
23.45 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Volvo V40 D3
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
51 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
49 mpg
51 mpg
Volvo V40 D3
41 mpg
city
41 mpg
No data
highway
59 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
647 mi
Range
838 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
647 mi
838 mi
Volvo V40 D3
Environmental Impact
98.8 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).
94.6 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
98.8 kWh
94.6 kWh
Volvo V40 D3
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
203 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
195 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Volvo V40 D3
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
895 lb
9.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
30 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft
