The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 2.0 TDI S tronic (16 - 17) vs. Volvo V40 T5 Geartronic (14 - 15)

€ 32,800
Audi A3 2.0 TDI S tronic (16 - 17) Audi A3 2.0 TDI
€ 33,700
 Volvo V40 T5 Geartronic (14 - 15) Volvo V40 T5
€ 32,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,700

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Audi A3 2.0 TDI is 5 inches shorter, 0.2 inches narrower and 0.2 inches taller than the Volvo V40 T5.
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Volvo V40 T5
56.1
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI S tronic (16 - 17)
70
77.4
55.9
Blueprint Volvo V40 T5 Geartronic (14 - 15)
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
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI S tronic (16 - 17)
102.4
167
Blueprint Volvo V40 T5 Geartronic (14 - 15)
104.2
172
167 in
Length
172 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
104.2 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Volvo V40 T5
3020 lb
Curb Weight
3490 lb
4090 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4409 lb
Audi A3 2.0 TDI S tronic (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
470 lb
13.47 %
Volvo V40 T5 Geartronic (14 - 15)

General

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Volvo V40 T5
8V
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Volvo V40 T5
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
DBGA, DEJA, CRLB
Engine Code
B4204T11
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 5500 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
148 hp
242 hp
Volvo V40 T5
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
251 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 T5

Performance

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Volvo V40 T5
135 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

374 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

289 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 T5

▶ REPLAY
20.41 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.42 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
20.41 lb/hp
14.42 lb/hp
Volvo V40 T5

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Volvo V40 T5
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
55 mpg
40 mpg
Volvo V40 T5
46 mpg
city
29 mpg
No data
highway
49 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
723 mi
Range
653 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
723 mi
653 mi
Volvo V40 T5
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).
111.8 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
88.5 kWh
111.8 kWh
Volvo V40 T5
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
180 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
220 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Volvo V40 T5
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
919 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft