The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI (13 - 16) vs. Volvo V40 D3 Geartronic (12 - 15)

€ 29,000
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI (13 - 16) Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
€ 28,800
 Volvo V40 D3 Geartronic (12 - 15) Volvo V40 D3
€ 29,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,800

ⓘ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. Both cars are the same height, but the Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI is 2.3 inches shorter and 0.1 inches wider.
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Volvo V40 D3
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI (13 - 16)
70.3
77.4
55.9
Blueprint Volvo V40 D3 Geartronic (12 - 15)
70.2
80.4
70.3 in
Width
70.2 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.4 in
55.9 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI (13 - 16)
103.8
169.7
Blueprint Volvo V40 D3 Geartronic (12 - 15)
104.2
172
169.7 in
Length
172 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
104.2 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Volvo V40 D3
3042 lb
Curb Weight
3512 lb
4112 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4497 lb
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI (13 - 16)
Weight Difference:
470 lb
13.38 %
Volvo V40 D3 Geartronic (12 - 15)

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
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic 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
DBGA, DEJA, CRLB
Engine Code
D5204T6
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
148 hp
148 hp
Volvo V40 D3
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
251 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 D3

Performance

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Volvo V40 D3
135 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

397 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

423 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 D3

▶ REPLAY
20.55 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.73 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
20.55 lb/hp
23.73 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D3

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Volvo V40 D3
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
45 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
59 mpg
45 mpg
Volvo V40 D3
48 mpg
city
34 mpg
No data
highway
55 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
777 mi
Range
717 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
777 mi
717 mi
Volvo V40 D3
Environmental Impact
82.2 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).
107 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
82.2 kWh
107 kWh
Volvo V40 D3
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
169 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
219 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Volvo V40 D3
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
985 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
34.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft