The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 2.0 TDI S tronic (16 - 17) vs. Volvo V40 D2 (18 - 18)

€ 32,800
Audi A3 2.0 TDI S tronic (16 - 17) Audi A3 2.0 TDI
€ 27,700
 Volvo V40 D2 (18 - 18) Volvo V40 D2
€ 32,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,700

ⓘ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 D2.
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Volvo V40 D2
56.1
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI S tronic (16 - 17)
70
77.4
55.9
Blueprint Volvo V40 D2 (18 - 18)
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
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI S tronic (16 - 17)
102.4
167
Blueprint Volvo V40 D2 (18 - 18)
104.2
172
167 in
Length
172 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
104.2 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Volvo V40 D2
3020 lb
Curb Weight
3428 lb
4090 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4365 lb
Audi A3 2.0 TDI S tronic (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
408 lb
11.9 %
Volvo V40 D2 (18 - 18)

General

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Volvo V40 D2
8V
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 manual transmission

Engine

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Volvo V40 D2
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
DBGA, DEJA, CRLB
Engine Code
D4204T8
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 3750 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
148 hp
118 hp
Volvo V40 D2
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
251 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 D2

Performance

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Volvo V40 D2
135 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

374 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

482 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 D2

▶ REPLAY
20.41 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.05 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
20.41 lb/hp
29.05 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D2

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Volvo V40 D2
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
51 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
55 mpg
51 mpg
Volvo V40 D2
46 mpg
city
41 mpg
No data
highway
59 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
723 mi
Range
541 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
723 mi
541 mi
Volvo V40 D2
Environmental Impact
88.5 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).
94.6 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
88.5 kWh
94.6 kWh
Volvo V40 D2
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
180 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
196 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Volvo V40 D2
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft