The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 2.0 TFSI quattro (04 - 05) vs. Volvo V40 D3 Geartronic (12 - 15)

€ 28,400
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI quattro (04 - 05) Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
€ 28,800
Volvo V40 D3 Geartronic (12 - 15) Volvo V40 D3
€ 28,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,800

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 TFSI is 6.5 inches shorter and 0.7 inches narrower.
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
Volvo V40 D3
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TFSI quattro (04 - 05)
69.5
77
55.9
Blueprint Volvo V40 D3 Geartronic (12 - 15)
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
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TFSI quattro (04 - 05)
101.5
165.5
Blueprint Volvo V40 D3 Geartronic (12 - 15)
104.2
172
165.5 in
Length
172 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
104.2 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
Volvo V40 D3
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3512 lb
4387 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4497 lb
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI quattro (04 - 05)
Weight Difference:
194 lb
5.52 %
Volvo V40 D3 Geartronic (12 - 15)

General

Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
Volvo V40 D3
8P
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
Volvo V40 D3
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-five diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
AXX, BPY, BWA
Engine Code
D5204T6
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
197 hp
at 5100 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
197 hp
148 hp
Volvo V40 D3
207 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
207 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 D3

Performance

Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
Volvo V40 D3
145 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

318 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 2.0 TFSI

62 mph 62
mph

423 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 D3

 REPLAY
16.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.73 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
16.84 lb/hp
23.73 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D3

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
Volvo V40 D3
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
45 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
27 mpg
45 mpg
Volvo V40 D3
19 mpg
city
34 mpg
No data
highway
55 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
424 mi
Range
717 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
424 mi
717 mi
Volvo V40 D3
Environmental Impact
166.7 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).
107 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
166.7 kWh
107 kWh
Volvo V40 D3
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
340 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
219 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
Volvo V40 D3
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
985 lb
8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
28.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft