The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF quattro (08 - 08) vs. Volvo V40 D3 Geartronic (15 - 16)
€ 29,100
€ 29,200
€ 29,100
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 a little. The Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF is 3 inches shorter, 0.7 inches narrower and 0.1 inches taller than the Volvo V40 D3.
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Volvo V40 D3
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 2.0 TDI DPF
Volvo V40 D3
3395 lb
Curb Weight
3477 lb
4464 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4398 lb
Weight Difference:
82 lb
2.36 %
General
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Volvo V40 D3
8P
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Volvo V40 D3
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
CBBB, CFGB
Engine Code
D5204T6
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3750 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
168 hp
148 hp
Volvo V40 D3
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
258 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 D3
Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Volvo V40 D3
138 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 D3
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20.21 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.49 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
20.21 lb/hp
23.49 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Volvo V40 D3
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
59 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
42 mpg
59 mpg
Volvo V40 D3
33 mpg
city
51 mpg
No data
highway
64 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
665 mi
Range
963 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
665 mi
963 mi
Volvo V40 D3
Environmental Impact
115.2 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).
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).
82.2 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
115.2 kWh
82.2 kWh
Volvo V40 D3
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
167 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Volvo V40 D3
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
922 lb
8.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft
