The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 2.0 TDI S tronic (08 - 10) vs. Volvo V40 D2 ECO Geartronic (16 - 18)
€ 26,700
€ 28,000
€ 26,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. Both cars are the same height, but the Audi A3 2.0 TDI is 5.2 inches shorter and 3.6 inches narrower.
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
55.9
69.5
77
55.9
73.1
80.4
69.5 in
Width
73.1 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.4 in
55.9 in
Height
55.9 in
101.5
166.9
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 D2 ECO
3131 lb
Curb Weight
3477 lb
4200 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4398 lb
Weight Difference:
346 lb
9.95 %
General
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
8P
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
CBAB, CFFB
Engine Code
D4204T8
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 3750 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
138 hp
118 hp
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
Performance
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
129 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
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22.69 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.47 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
22.69 lb/hp
29.47 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
64 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
44 mpg
64 mpg
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
33 mpg
city
55 mpg
No data
highway
69 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
633 mi
Range
1041 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
633 mi
1041 mi
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
Environmental Impact
111 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).
76.1 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
111 kWh
76.1 kWh
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
230 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
156 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
922 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
30.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft
