The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e (08 - 09) vs. Volvo V40 D2 ECO (15 - 16)
€ 24,500
€ 25,900
€ 24,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e is 3 inches shorter, 0.7 inches narrower and 0.1 inches taller than the Volvo V40 D2 ECO.
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
56
69.5
78.5
55.9
70.2
80.4
69.5 in
Width
70.2 in
78.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.4 in
56 in
Height
55.9 in
101.5
169
104.2
172
169 in
Length
172 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
104.2 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3441 lb
4178 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4365 lb
Weight Difference:
366 lb
10.64 %
General
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
8P
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BJB, BKC, BXE, BLS
Engine Code
D4204T8
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.9 L / 93 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 3750 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
104 hp
118 hp
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
184 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
184 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
121 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
11.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
535 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
▶ REPLAY
29.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.16 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
29.57 lb/hp
29.16 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
74 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
52 mpg
74 mpg
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
41 mpg
city
64 mpg
No data
highway
81 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
759 mi
Range
777 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
759 mi
777 mi
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
Environmental Impact
92.5 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).
65.8 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
92.5 kWh
65.8 kWh
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
Euro 4, 5L
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
132 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
924 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft
