The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI quattro (10 - 12) vs. Volvo V40 D2 Geartronic (15 - 16)
€ 30,200
€ 27,700
€ 30,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,700
ⓘ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 is 3 inches shorter, 0.7 inches narrower and 0.1 inches taller than the Volvo V40 D2.
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
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
Volvo V40 D2
3395 lb
Curb Weight
3477 lb
4464 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4398 lb
Weight Difference:
82 lb
2.36 %
General
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Volvo V40 D2
8P
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Volvo V40 D2
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
CBBB, CFGB
Engine Code
D4204T8
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 3750 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
168 hp
118 hp
Volvo V40 D2
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
258 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 D2
Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Volvo V40 D2
138 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 D2
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20.21 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.47 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
20.21 lb/hp
29.47 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D2
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Volvo V40 D2
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
62 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
45 mpg
62 mpg
Volvo V40 D2
39 mpg
city
53 mpg
No data
highway
69 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
717 mi
Range
1014 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
717 mi
1014 mi
Volvo V40 D2
Environmental Impact
107 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).
78.2 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
107 kWh
78.2 kWh
Volvo V40 D2
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
217 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
163 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Volvo V40 D2
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
922 lb
8.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft
