The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF S tronic (08 - 08) vs. Volvo V40 D4 (12 - 14)

€ 27,400
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF S tronic (08 - 08) Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
€ 29,000
 Volvo V40 D4 (12 - 14) Volvo V40 D4
€ 27,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,000

ⓘ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
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF S tronic (08 - 08)
69.5
78.5
55.9
Blueprint Volvo V40 D4 (12 - 14)
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
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF S tronic (08 - 08)
101.5
169
Blueprint Volvo V40 D4 (12 - 14)
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
3219 lb
Curb Weight
3459 lb
4288 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4453 lb
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF S tronic (08 - 08)
Weight Difference:
240 lb
6.94 %
Volvo V40 D4 (12 - 14)

General

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Volvo V40 D4
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 manual 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)
BMM
Engine Code
D5204T4
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
138 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
175 hp
at 3500 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
138 hp
175 hp
Volvo V40 D4
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
236 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 D4

Performance

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Volvo V40 D4
129 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
9.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

413 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF

62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 D4

▶ REPLAY
23.33 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.77 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
23.33 lb/hp
19.77 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D4

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Volvo V40 D4
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
55 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
44 mpg
55 mpg
Volvo V40 D4
33 mpg
city
44 mpg
No data
highway
62 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
633 mi
Range
867 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
633 mi
867 mi
Volvo V40 D4
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).
88.5 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
111 kWh
88.5 kWh
Volvo V40 D4
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
230 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 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
994 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft