The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF S tronic DSG (05 - 08) vs. Volvo V40 D2 Powershift (13 - 15)

€ 27,300
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF S tronic DSG (05 - 08) Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
€ 27,300
 Volvo V40 D2 Powershift (13 - 15) Volvo V40 D2
€ 27,300
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 slightly. The Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF is 8.3 cm shorter, 1.8 cm narrower and 0.3 cm taller than the Volvo V40 D2.
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Volvo V40 D2
1423
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF S tronic DSG (05 - 08)
1765
1995
1420
Blueprint Volvo V40 D2 Powershift (13 - 15)
1783
2041
1765 mm
Width
1783 mm
1995 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2041 mm
1423 mm
Height
1420 mm
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF S tronic DSG (05 - 08)
2578
4286
Blueprint Volvo V40 D2 Powershift (13 - 15)
2647
4369
4286 mm
Length
4369 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2647 mm

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Volvo V40 D2
1485 kg
Kerb Weight
1526 kg
1970 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1940 kg
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF S tronic DSG (05 - 08)
Weight Difference:
41 kg
2.69 %
Volvo V40 D2 Powershift (13 - 15)

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
Drive
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
1968 CC
Engine Capacity
1560 CC
138 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
113 bhp
at 3600 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
138 bhp
113 bhp
Volvo V40 D2
320 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
270 NM
at 1750 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
320 NM
270 NM
Volvo V40 D2

Performance

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Volvo V40 D2
129 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

128 m
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF

62 mph 62
mph

168 m
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 D2

▶ REPLAY
10.76 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.5 kg/bhp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
10.76 kg/bhp
13.5 kg/bhp
Volvo V40 D2

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Volvo V40 D2
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
71 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
50 mpg
71 mpg
Volvo V40 D2
38 mpg
city
64 mpg
No data
motorway
74 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
52 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
610 mi
Range
808 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
610 mi
808 mi
Volvo V40 D2
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).
82.2 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
115.2 kWh
82.2 kWh
Volvo V40 D2
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
151 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
105 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Volvo V40 D2
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
414 kg
370 L
Boot Capacity
335 L
1100 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1032 L