The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 2.0 TDI S tronic (09 - 10) vs. Volvo V40 D3 Geartronic (15 - 16)
€ 28,600
€ 29,200
€ 28,600
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 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 D3
55.9
69.5
77
55.9
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
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 D3
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 D3
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 D3
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
CBBB, CFGB
Engine Code
D5204T6
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3750 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
168 hp
148 hp
Volvo V40 D3
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
258 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 D3
Performance
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Volvo V40 D3
139 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
7.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 D3
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18.64 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.49 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
18.64 lb/hp
23.49 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Volvo V40 D3
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
59 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
42 mpg
59 mpg
Volvo V40 D3
33 mpg
city
51 mpg
No data
highway
64 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
665 mi
Range
963 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
665 mi
963 mi
Volvo V40 D3
Environmental Impact
115.2 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).
82.2 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
115.2 kWh
82.2 kWh
Volvo V40 D3
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
167 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
922 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
30.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft
