The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 3.2 quattro S tronic DSG (03 - 05) vs. Volvo V40 T5 Geartronic (16 - 18)
€ 33,300
€ 40,000
€ 33,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 40,000
ⓘ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 T5
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 T5
3527 lb
Curb Weight
3488 lb
4597 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4409 lb
Weight Difference:
40 lb
1.13 %
General
Audi A3 3.2
Volvo V40 T5
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
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A3 3.2
Volvo V40 T5
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BDB, BMJ, BUB
Engine Code
B4204T11
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3.2 L / 157 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
247 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 5500 rpm
Audi A3 3.2
247 hp
242 hp
Volvo V40 T5
236 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A3 3.2
236 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 T5
Performance
Audi A3 3.2
Volvo V40 T5
155 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 3.2
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 T5
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14.28 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.41 lb/hp
Audi A3 3.2
14.28 lb/hp
14.41 lb/hp
Volvo V40 T5
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 3.2
Volvo V40 T5
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Audi A3 3.2
24 mpg
40 mpg
Volvo V40 T5
17 mpg
city
30 mpg
No data
highway
49 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 T5
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 T5
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
383 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
220 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 3.2
Volvo V40 T5
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
922 lb
8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
28.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft
