The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 3.2 quattro S tronic (08 - 09) vs. Volvo V40 D2 (16 - 17)
€ 35,500
€ 26,200
€ 35,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,200
ⓘ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 5.2 inches shorter and 3.6 inches narrower.
Audi A3 3.2
Volvo V40 D2
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
166.9
104.2
172
166.9 in
Length
172 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
104.2 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 3.2
Volvo V40 D2
3494 lb
Curb Weight
3377 lb
4564 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4233 lb
Weight Difference:
117 lb
3.35 %
General
Audi A3 3.2
Volvo V40 D2
8P
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 3.2
Volvo V40 D2
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BDB, BMJ, BUB
Engine Code
D4204T8
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3.2 L / 157 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
247 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 3750 rpm
Audi A3 3.2
247 hp
118 hp
Volvo V40 D2
236 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A3 3.2
236 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 D2
Performance
Audi A3 3.2
Volvo V40 D2
155 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 3.2
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 D2
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14.15 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.62 lb/hp
Audi A3 3.2
14.15 lb/hp
28.62 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D2
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 3.2
Volvo V40 D2
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
65 mpg
Audi A3 3.2
25 mpg
65 mpg
Volvo V40 D2
18 mpg
city
59 mpg
No data
highway
71 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
396 mi
Range
1070 mi
Audi A3 3.2
396 mi
1070 mi
Volvo V40 D2
Environmental Impact
178.2 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).
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).
74 kWh
Audi A3 3.2
178.2 kWh
74 kWh
Volvo V40 D2
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
151 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 3.2
Volvo V40 D2
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
855 lb
8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
28.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft
