The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 3.2 quattro (03 - 05) vs. Volvo V40 D3 (18 - 18)
€ 31,400
€ 29,200
€ 31,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. Both cars are the same height, but the Audi A3 3.2 is 6.6 inches shorter and 3.6 inches narrower.
Audi A3 3.2
Volvo V40 D3
55.9
69.5
77
55.9
73.1
80.4
69.5 in
Width
73.1 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.4 in
55.9 in
Height
55.9 in
101.5
165.5
104.2
172
165.5 in
Length
172 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
104.2 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 3.2
Volvo V40 D3
3461 lb
Curb Weight
3470 lb
4530 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4365 lb
Weight Difference:
9 lb
0.26 %
General
Audi A3 3.2
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 manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 3.2
Volvo V40 D3
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BDB, BMJ, BUB
Engine Code
D5204T6
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3.2 L / 157 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
247 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3750 rpm
Audi A3 3.2
247 hp
148 hp
Volvo V40 D3
236 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A3 3.2
236 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 D3
Performance
Audi A3 3.2
Volvo V40 D3
155 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
6.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
295 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 3.2
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 D3
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14.01 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.45 lb/hp
Audi A3 3.2
14.01 lb/hp
23.45 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 3.2
Volvo V40 D3
Fuel Economy
22 mpg
combined
51 mpg
Audi A3 3.2
22 mpg
51 mpg
Volvo V40 D3
16 mpg
city
41 mpg
No data
highway
59 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
352 mi
Range
838 mi
Audi A3 3.2
352 mi
838 mi
Volvo V40 D3
Environmental Impact
200.8 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).
94.6 kWh
Audi A3 3.2
200.8 kWh
94.6 kWh
Volvo V40 D3
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
409 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
195 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 3.2
Volvo V40 D3
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
895 lb
8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
28.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft
