The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF S tronic DSG (06 - 08) vs. Volvo V40 D2 ECO Powershift (13 - 15)
€ 28,800
€ 27,300
€ 28,800
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 3.3 inches shorter, 0.7 inches narrower and 0.1 inches taller than the Volvo V40 D2 ECO.
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
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
168.7
104.2
172
168.7 in
Length
172 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
104.2 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
3274 lb
Curb Weight
3364 lb
4343 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4277 lb
Weight Difference:
90 lb
2.68 %
General
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
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 ECO
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMN, BKQ, BUY
Engine Code
D4162T
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 3600 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
168 hp
113 hp
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
258 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
138 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
551 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
▶ REPLAY
19.49 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.77 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
19.49 lb/hp
29.77 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
60 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
40 mpg
60 mpg
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
31 mpg
city
53 mpg
No data
highway
65 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
579 mi
Range
828 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
579 mi
828 mi
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
Environmental Impact
121.3 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).
80.3 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
121.3 kWh
80.3 kWh
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
164 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
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
