The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 3.2 quattro S tronic DSG (03 - 05) vs. Volvo V40 T2 (18 - 18)
€ 33,300
€ 24,900
€ 33,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,900
ⓘ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 T2
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 T2
3527 lb
Curb Weight
3322 lb
4597 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4332 lb
Weight Difference:
205 lb
5.81 %
General
Audi A3 3.2
Volvo V40 T2
8P
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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 T2
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BDB, BMJ, BUB
Engine Code
B4204T38
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3.2 L / 157 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
247 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Audi A3 3.2
247 hp
120 hp
Volvo V40 T2
236 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Audi A3 3.2
236 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 T2
Performance
Audi A3 3.2
Volvo V40 T2
155 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 3.2
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 T2
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14.28 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.68 lb/hp
Audi A3 3.2
14.28 lb/hp
27.68 lb/hp
Volvo V40 T2
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 3.2
Volvo V40 T2
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Audi A3 3.2
24 mpg
40 mpg
Volvo V40 T2
17 mpg
city
30 mpg
No data
highway
50 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
377 mi
Range
653 mi
Audi A3 3.2
377 mi
653 mi
Volvo V40 T2
Environmental Impact
187.5 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).
111.8 kWh
Audi A3 3.2
187.5 kWh
111.8 kWh
Volvo V40 T2
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
383 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
220 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 3.2
Volvo V40 T2
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1010 lb
8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
28.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft
