The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e DPF (07 - 08) vs. Volvo V40 D2 ECO Powershift (13 - 15)
€ 23,900

€ 27,300

€ 23,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,300
ⓘ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. The Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e DPF is 3.3 inches shorter, 0.7 inches narrower and 0.1 inches taller than the Volvo V40 D2 ECO.
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e DPF
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
168.7
104.2
172
168.7 in
Length
172 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
104.2 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e DPF
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3364 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4277 lb

Weight Difference:
289 lb
8.59 %

General
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e DPF
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 dual clutch transmission
Engine
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e DPF
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BJB, BKC, BXE, BLS
Engine Code
D4162T
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.9 L / 93 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 3600 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e DPF
104 hp
113 hp
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
184 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e DPF
184 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e DPF
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
121 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
11.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
535 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
551 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 D2 ECO
▶ REPLAY
29.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.77 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e DPF
29.57 lb/hp
29.77 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e DPF
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
60 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e DPF
52 mpg
60 mpg
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
41 mpg
city
53 mpg
No data
highway
65 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
759 mi
Range
828 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e DPF
759 mi
828 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).
80.3 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e DPF
92.5 kWh
80.3 kWh
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
Euro 4, 5L
Emission Standard
Euro 5
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
164 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e DPF
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
913 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft









31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft