The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF S tronic DSG (06 - 08) vs. Volvo V40 D4 Geartronic (12 - 14)

€ 28,800
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF S tronic DSG (06 - 08) Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
€ 30,800
 Volvo V40 D4 Geartronic (12 - 14) Volvo V40 D4
€ 28,800
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 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 D4.
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Volvo V40 D4
1423
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF S tronic DSG (06 - 08)
1765
1995
1420
Blueprint Volvo V40 D4 Geartronic (12 - 14)
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 (06 - 08)
2578
4286
Blueprint Volvo V40 D4 Geartronic (12 - 14)
2647
4369
4286 mm
Length
4369 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2647 mm

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Volvo V40 D4
1485 kg
Kerb Weight
1593 kg
1970 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
2040 kg
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF S tronic DSG (06 - 08)
Weight Difference:
108 kg
6.78 %
Volvo V40 D4 Geartronic (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
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch 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)
BMN, BKQ, BUY
Engine Code
D5204T4
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
1968 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
168 bhp
at 4200 rpm
Power
175 bhp
at 3500 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
168 bhp
175 bhp
Volvo V40 D4
350 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
400 NM
at 1750 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
350 NM
400 NM
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

110 m
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF

62 mph 62
mph

115 m
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 D4

▶ REPLAY
8.84 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.1 kg/bhp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
8.84 kg/bhp
9.1 kg/bhp
Volvo V40 D4

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Volvo V40 D4
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
54 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
48 mpg
54 mpg
Volvo V40 D4
37 mpg
city
41 mpg
No data
motorway
66 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
579 mi
Range
717 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
579 mi
717 mi
Volvo V40 D4
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).
107 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
121.3 kWh
107 kWh
Volvo V40 D4
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
156 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
136 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Volvo V40 D4
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
447 kg
370 L
Boot Capacity
335 L
1100 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1032 L