The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI (13 - 14) vs. Volvo V40 D3 (12 - 15)
€ 27,500
€ 27,000
€ 27,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI is 5.9 cm shorter, 0.2 cm wider and 0.1 cm taller than the Volvo V40 D3.
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Volvo V40 D3
1421
1785
1966
1420
1783
2041
1785 mm
Width
1783 mm
1966 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2041 mm
1421 mm
Height
1420 mm
2636
4310
2647
4369
4310 mm
Length
4369 mm
2636 mm
Wheelbase
2647 mm
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Volvo V40 D3
1385 kg
Kerb Weight
1569 kg
1870 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2020 kg
Weight Difference:
184 kg
11.73 %
General
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Volvo V40 D3
8V
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Volvo V40 D3
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-five diesel engine with turbocharger
CRBC, CRLB
Engine Code
D5204T6
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
1968 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
148 bhp
at 3500 rpm
Power
148 bhp
at 3500 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
148 bhp
148 bhp
Volvo V40 D3
320 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 1500 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
320 NM
350 NM
Volvo V40 D3
Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Volvo V40 D3
134 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
121 m
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
133 m
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 D3
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9.36 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.6 kg/bhp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
9.36 kg/bhp
10.6 kg/bhp
Volvo V40 D3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Volvo V40 D3
Fuel Economy
67 mpg
combined
66 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
67 mpg
66 mpg
Volvo V40 D3
56 mpg
city
53 mpg
No data
motorway
74 mpg
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 L
739 mi
Range
867 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
739 mi
867 mi
Volvo V40 D3
Environmental Impact
86.4 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).
88.5 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
86.4 kWh
88.5 kWh
Volvo V40 D3
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
108 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
114 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Volvo V40 D3
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
451 kg
380 L
Boot Capacity
335 L
1220 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1032 L
