The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 3.2 quattro S tronic (08 - 09) vs. Volvo V40 D3 (18 - 18)
€ 35,500
€ 29,200
€ 35,500
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. The Audi A3 3.2 is 13.2 cm shorter, 9.2 cm narrower and 0.1 cm taller than the Volvo V40 D3.
Audi A3 3.2
Volvo V40 D3
1421
1765
1957
1420
1857
2041
1765 mm
Width
1857 mm
1957 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2041 mm
1421 mm
Height
1420 mm
2578
4238
2647
4370
4238 mm
Length
4370 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2647 mm
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 3.2
Volvo V40 D3
1585 kg
Kerb Weight
1574 kg
2070 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1980 kg
Weight Difference:
11 kg
0.69 %
General
Audi A3 3.2
Volvo V40 D3
8P
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 3.2
Volvo V40 D3
V6 petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BDB, BMJ, BUB
Engine Code
D5204T6
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3189 CC
Engine Capacity
1969 CC
247 bhp
at 6300 rpm
Power
148 bhp
at 3750 rpm
Audi A3 3.2
247 bhp
148 bhp
Volvo V40 D3
320 NM
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
320 NM
at 1750 rpm
Audi A3 3.2
320 NM
320 NM
Volvo V40 D3
Performance
Audi A3 3.2
Volvo V40 D3
155 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
85 m
0.000 sec
Audi A3 3.2
62 mph
62
mph
mph
119 m
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 D3
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6.42 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.64 kg/bhp
Audi A3 3.2
6.42 kg/bhp
10.64 kg/bhp
Volvo V40 D3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 3.2
Volvo V40 D3
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
61 mpg
Audi A3 3.2
30 mpg
61 mpg
Volvo V40 D3
22 mpg
city
50 mpg
No data
motorway
71 mpg
60 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
62 L
396 mi
Range
838 mi
Audi A3 3.2
396 mi
838 mi
Volvo V40 D3
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).
94.6 kWh
Audi A3 3.2
178.2 kWh
94.6 kWh
Volvo V40 D3
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
224 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
121 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 3.2
Volvo V40 D3
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
406 kg
281 L
Boot Capacity
335 L
1011 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1032 L
