The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI (13 - 16) vs. Volvo V40 D3 (18 - 18)

€ 32,600
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI (13 - 16) Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
€ 29,200
 Volvo V40 D3 (18 - 18) Volvo V40 D3
€ 32,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,200

ⓘ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 Sportback 2.0 TDI is 2.4 inches shorter and 2.8 inches narrower.
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 (18 - 18)
73.1
80.4
70.3 in
Width
73.1 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 (18 - 18)
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
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3470 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4365 lb
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI (13 - 16)
Weight Difference:
395 lb
11.38 %
Volvo V40 D3 (18 - 18)

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 manual transmission

Engine

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Volvo V40 D3
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
CUPA, CUNA
Engine Code
D5204T6
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
181 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3750 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
181 hp
148 hp
Volvo V40 D3
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
280 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 D3

Performance

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Volvo V40 D3
145 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
7.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

338 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 D3

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Volvo V40 D3
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
51 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
56 mpg
51 mpg
Volvo V40 D3
46 mpg
city
41 mpg
No data
highway
59 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
739 mi
Range
838 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
739 mi
838 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).
94.6 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
86.4 kWh
94.6 kWh
Volvo V40 D3
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
180 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
195 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
895 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
34.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft