The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 2.0 TDI S tronic (16 - 17) vs. Volvo V40 D4 (12 - 14)
€ 32,800

€ 29,000

€ 32,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,000
ⓘ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 5 inches shorter, 0.2 inches narrower and 0.2 inches taller than the Volvo V40 D4.
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Volvo V40 D4
56.1
70
77.4
55.9
70.2
80.4
70 in
Width
70.2 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.4 in
56.1 in
Height
55.9 in
102.4
167
104.2
172
167 in
Length
172 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
104.2 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Volvo V40 D4
3020 lb
Curb Weight
3459 lb
4090 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4453 lb

Weight Difference:
439 lb
12.69 %

General
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Volvo V40 D4
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 D4
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-five diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
DBGA, DEJA, CRLB
Engine Code
D5204T4
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
175 hp
at 3500 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
148 hp
175 hp
Volvo V40 D4
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
251 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 D4
Performance
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Volvo V40 D4
135 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 D4
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20.41 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.77 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
20.41 lb/hp
19.77 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Volvo V40 D4
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
55 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
55 mpg
55 mpg
Volvo V40 D4
46 mpg
city
44 mpg
No data
highway
62 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
723 mi
Range
867 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
723 mi
867 mi
Volvo V40 D4
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).
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).
88.5 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
88.5 kWh
88.5 kWh
Volvo V40 D4
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
180 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 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
994 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft









31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft