The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF S tronic (08 - 08) vs. Volvo V40 D2 Powershift (13 - 15)
€ 27,400
€ 27,300
€ 27,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,300
ⓘ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 D2.
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Volvo V40 D2
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 D2
3219 lb
Curb Weight
3364 lb
4288 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4277 lb
Weight Difference:
146 lb
4.34 %
General
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Volvo V40 D2
8P
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Volvo V40 D2
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMM
Engine Code
D4162T
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
138 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 3600 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
138 hp
113 hp
Volvo V40 D2
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
236 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 D2
Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Volvo V40 D2
129 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
9.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
551 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 D2
▶ REPLAY
23.33 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.77 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
23.33 lb/hp
29.77 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D2
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Volvo V40 D2
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
59 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
44 mpg
59 mpg
Volvo V40 D2
33 mpg
city
53 mpg
No data
highway
62 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
633 mi
Range
808 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
633 mi
808 mi
Volvo V40 D2
Environmental Impact
111 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
111 kWh
82.2 kWh
Volvo V40 D2
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
230 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
169 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Volvo V40 D2
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
913 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft
