The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI S tronic DSG (05 - 08) vs. Volvo V40 D4 (12 - 14)
€ 29,900
€ 29,000
€ 29,900
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. 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
55.9
69.5
77
55.9
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
101.5
165.9
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
3186 lb
Curb Weight
3459 lb
4255 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4453 lb
Weight Difference:
273 lb
7.89 %
General
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
Volvo V40 D4
8P
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
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 TFSI
Volvo V40 D4
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-five diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
AXX, BPY, BWA
Engine Code
D5204T4
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
197 hp
at 5100 rpm
Power
175 hp
at 3500 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
197 hp
175 hp
Volvo V40 D4
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
Performance
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
Volvo V40 D4
147 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 D4
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16.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.77 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
16.17 lb/hp
19.77 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
Volvo V40 D4
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
55 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
31 mpg
55 mpg
Volvo V40 D4
22 mpg
city
44 mpg
No data
highway
62 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
444 mi
Range
867 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
444 mi
867 mi
Volvo V40 D4
Environmental Impact
145.8 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 TFSI
145.8 kWh
88.5 kWh
Volvo V40 D4
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
293 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
Volvo V40 D4
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
994 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft
