The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 3.2 quattro S tronic DSG (05 - 08) vs. Volvo V40 D3 (15 - 16)
€ 34,900
€ 27,400
€ 34,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,400
ⓘ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 6.1 inches shorter and 0.7 inches narrower.
Audi A3 3.2
Volvo V40 D3
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
165.9
104.2
172
165.9 in
Length
172 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
104.2 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 3.2
Volvo V40 D3
3527 lb
Curb Weight
3441 lb
4597 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4365 lb
Weight Difference:
86 lb
2.44 %
General
Audi A3 3.2
Volvo V40 D3
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 D3
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BDB, BMJ, BUB
Engine Code
D5204T6
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3.2 L / 157 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
247 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3750 rpm
Audi A3 3.2
247 hp
148 hp
Volvo V40 D3
236 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A3 3.2
236 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 D3
Performance
Audi A3 3.2
Volvo V40 D3
155 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 3.2
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 D3
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14.28 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.25 lb/hp
Audi A3 3.2
14.28 lb/hp
23.25 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 3.2
Volvo V40 D3
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
62 mpg
Audi A3 3.2
25 mpg
62 mpg
Volvo V40 D3
18 mpg
city
53 mpg
No data
highway
67 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
396 mi
Range
1014 mi
Audi A3 3.2
396 mi
1014 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).
78.2 kWh
Audi A3 3.2
178.2 kWh
78.2 kWh
Volvo V40 D3
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 3.2
Volvo V40 D3
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
924 lb
8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
28.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft
