The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 2.0 TFSI quattro (05 - 08) vs. Volvo V40 D4 ECO (14 - 15)

€ 29,900
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI quattro (05 - 08) Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
€ 29,900
 Volvo V40 D4 ECO (14 - 15) Volvo V40 D4 ECO
€ 29,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,900

ⓘ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 6.1 inches shorter and 0.7 inches narrower.
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
Volvo V40 D4 ECO
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TFSI quattro (05 - 08)
69.5
77
55.9
Blueprint Volvo V40 D4 ECO (14 - 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 (05 - 08)
101.5
165.9
Blueprint Volvo V40 D4 ECO (14 - 15)
104.2
172
165.9 in
Length
172 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
104.2 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
Volvo V40 D4 ECO
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3479 lb
4387 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4420 lb
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI quattro (05 - 08)
Weight Difference:
161 lb
4.63 %
Volvo V40 D4 ECO (14 - 15)

General

Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
Volvo V40 D4 ECO
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 manual transmission

Engine

Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
Volvo V40 D4 ECO
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
AXX, BPY, BWA
Engine Code
D4204T14
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
197 hp
at 5100 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 4250 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
197 hp
187 hp
Volvo V40 D4 ECO
207 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
207 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 D4 ECO

Performance

Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
Volvo V40 D4 ECO
145 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

318 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 2.0 TFSI

62 mph 62
mph

341 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 D4 ECO

▶ REPLAY
16.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.6 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
16.84 lb/hp
18.6 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D4 ECO

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
Volvo V40 D4 ECO
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
71 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
27 mpg
71 mpg
Volvo V40 D4 ECO
19 mpg
city
62 mpg
No data
highway
78 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
424 mi
Range
1168 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
424 mi
1168 mi
Volvo V40 D4 ECO
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).
67.9 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
166.7 kWh
67.9 kWh
Volvo V40 D4 ECO
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
336 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
137 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
Volvo V40 D4 ECO
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
941 lb
8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
28.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft