The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 2.0 TFSI S tronic (08 - 12) vs. Volvo V40 D2 Powershift (13 - 15)

€ 31,000
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI S tronic (08 - 12) Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
€ 27,300
Volvo V40 D2 Powershift (13 - 15) Volvo V40 D2
€ 31,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,300

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 5.2 inches shorter and 0.7 inches narrower.
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
Volvo V40 D2
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TFSI S tronic (08 - 12)
69.5
77
55.9
Blueprint Volvo V40 D2 Powershift (13 - 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 S tronic (08 - 12)
101.5
166.9
Blueprint Volvo V40 D2 Powershift (13 - 15)
104.2
172
166.9 in
Length
172 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
104.2 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
Volvo V40 D2
3097 lb
Curb Weight
3364 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4277 lb
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI S tronic (08 - 12)
Weight Difference:
267 lb
7.94 %
Volvo V40 D2 Powershift (13 - 15)

General

Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
Volvo V40 D2
8P
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
Volvo V40 D2
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
AXX, BPY, BWA
Engine Code
D4162T
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
197 hp
at 5100 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 3600 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
197 hp
113 hp
Volvo V40 D2
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
207 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 D2

Performance

Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
Volvo V40 D2
148 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
6.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

308 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 2.0 TFSI

62 mph 62
mph

551 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 D2

 REPLAY
15.72 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.77 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
15.72 lb/hp
29.77 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D2

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
Volvo V40 D2
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
59 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
32 mpg
59 mpg
Volvo V40 D2
24 mpg
city
53 mpg
No data
highway
62 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
468 mi
Range
808 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
468 mi
808 mi
Volvo V40 D2
Environmental Impact
138.2 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).
82.2 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
138.2 kWh
82.2 kWh
Volvo V40 D2
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
270 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
169 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
Volvo V40 D2
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
913 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
30.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft