The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 3.2 quattro S tronic (08 - 09) vs. Volvo V40 D2 Powershift (13 - 15)
€ 35,500
€ 27,300
€ 35,500
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 3.2 is 5.2 inches shorter and 0.7 inches narrower.
Audi A3 3.2
Volvo V40 D2
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
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
3364 lb
4564 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4277 lb
Weight Difference:
130 lb
3.72 %
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 dual clutch 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
D4162T
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3.2 L / 157 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
247 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 3600 rpm
Audi A3 3.2
247 hp
113 hp
Volvo V40 D2
236 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A3 3.2
236 lb‑ft
199 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
12.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 3.2
62 mph
62
mph
mph
551 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 D2
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14.15 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.77 lb/hp
Audi A3 3.2
14.15 lb/hp
29.77 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D2
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 3.2
Volvo V40 D2
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
59 mpg
Audi A3 3.2
25 mpg
59 mpg
Volvo V40 D2
18 mpg
city
53 mpg
No data
highway
62 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
396 mi
Range
808 mi
Audi A3 3.2
396 mi
808 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).
82.2 kWh
Audi A3 3.2
178.2 kWh
82.2 kWh
Volvo V40 D2
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
169 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 3.2
Volvo V40 D2
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
913 lb
8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
28.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft
