The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro (16 - 17) vs. Volvo V40 T5 Geartronic (12 - 14)
€ 32,800
€ 33,000
€ 32,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,000
ⓘ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. The Audi A3 2.0 TDI is 12.8 cm shorter, 0.6 cm narrower and 0.4 cm taller than the Volvo V40 T5.
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Volvo V40 T5
1424
1777
1966
1420
1783
2041
1777 mm
Width
1783 mm
1966 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2041 mm
1424 mm
Height
1420 mm
2602
4241
2647
4369
4241 mm
Length
4369 mm
2602 mm
Wheelbase
2647 mm
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Volvo V40 T5
1435 kg
Kerb Weight
1570 kg
1920 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2010 kg
Weight Difference:
135 kg
8.6 %
General
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Volvo V40 T5
8V
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Volvo V40 T5
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-five petrol engine with turbocharger
DBGA, DEJA, CRLB
Engine Code
B5254T12
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
1968 CC
Engine Capacity
2497 CC
148 bhp
at 3500 rpm
Power
251 bhp
at 5400 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
148 bhp
251 bhp
Volvo V40 T5
340 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
360 NM
at 1800 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
340 NM
360 NM
Volvo V40 T5
Performance
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Volvo V40 T5
133 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
114 m
0.000 sec
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
85 m
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 T5
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9.7 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.25 kg/bhp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
9.7 kg/bhp
6.25 kg/bhp
Volvo V40 T5
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Volvo V40 T5
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
59 mpg
36 mpg
Volvo V40 T5
50 mpg
city
25 mpg
No data
motorway
47 mpg
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
62 L
647 mi
Range
488 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
647 mi
488 mi
Volvo V40 T5
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).
149.7 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
98.8 kWh
149.7 kWh
Volvo V40 T5
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
126 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
185 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Volvo V40 T5
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
440 kg
325 L
Boot Capacity
335 L
1060 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1032 L
