The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF quattro (08 - 08) vs. Volvo V40 D4 Geartronic (12 - 14)
€ 29,100
€ 30,800
€ 29,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,800
ⓘ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. 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 D4.
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Volvo V40 D4
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 D4
3395 lb
Curb Weight
3512 lb
4464 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4497 lb
Weight Difference:
117 lb
3.33 %
General
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Volvo V40 D4
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 D4
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-five diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
CBBB, CFGB
Engine Code
D5204T4
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
175 hp
at 3500 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
168 hp
175 hp
Volvo V40 D4
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
258 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 D4
Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Volvo V40 D4
138 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 D4
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20.21 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.07 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
20.21 lb/hp
20.07 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Volvo V40 D4
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
45 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
42 mpg
45 mpg
Volvo V40 D4
33 mpg
city
34 mpg
No data
highway
55 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
665 mi
Range
717 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
665 mi
717 mi
Volvo V40 D4
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).
107 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
115.2 kWh
107 kWh
Volvo V40 D4
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
219 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Volvo V40 D4
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
985 lb
8.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft
