The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro S tronic (13 - 16) vs. Volvo V40 D4 Geartronic (12 - 14)

€ 35,600
Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro S tronic (13 - 16) Audi A3 2.0 TDI
€ 30,800
 Volvo V40 D4 Geartronic (12 - 14) Volvo V40 D4
€ 35,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,800

ⓘ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 0.2 inches narrower.
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Volvo V40 D4
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro S tronic (13 - 16)
70
77.4
55.9
Blueprint Volvo V40 D4 Geartronic (12 - 14)
70.2
80.4
70 in
Width
70.2 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.4 in
55.9 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro S tronic (13 - 16)
102.4
166.8
Blueprint Volvo V40 D4 Geartronic (12 - 14)
104.2
172
166.8 in
Length
172 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
104.2 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Volvo V40 D4
3241 lb
Curb Weight
3512 lb
4310 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4497 lb
Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro S tronic (13 - 16)
Weight Difference:
271 lb
7.72 %
Volvo V40 D4 Geartronic (12 - 14)

General

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

Engine

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Volvo V40 D4
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-five diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
CUPA, CUNA
Engine Code
D5204T4
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
181 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
175 hp
at 3500 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
181 hp
175 hp
Volvo V40 D4
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
280 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 D4

Performance

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Volvo V40 D4
143 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
6.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

308 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

377 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 D4

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Volvo V40 D4
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
45 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
49 mpg
45 mpg
Volvo V40 D4
43 mpg
city
34 mpg
No data
highway
55 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
647 mi
Range
717 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
647 mi
717 mi
Volvo V40 D4
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).
107 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
98.8 kWh
107 kWh
Volvo V40 D4
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
219 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
985 lb
9.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
30 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft