The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI quattro (14 - 16) vs. Volvo V40 D2 Powershift (13 - 15)

€ 30,900
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI quattro (14 - 16) Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
€ 27,300
 Volvo V40 D2 Powershift (13 - 15) Volvo V40 D2
€ 30,900
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 a little. Both cars are the same height, but the Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI is 2.3 inches shorter and 0.1 inches wider.
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Volvo V40 D2
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI quattro (14 - 16)
70.3
77.4
55.9
Blueprint Volvo V40 D2 Powershift (13 - 15)
70.2
80.4
70.3 in
Width
70.2 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.4 in
55.9 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI quattro (14 - 16)
103.8
169.7
Blueprint Volvo V40 D2 Powershift (13 - 15)
104.2
172
169.7 in
Length
172 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
104.2 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Volvo V40 D2
3219 lb
Curb Weight
3364 lb
4288 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4277 lb
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI quattro (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
146 lb
4.34 %
Volvo V40 D2 Powershift (13 - 15)

General

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Volvo V40 D2
8V
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 dual clutch 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
DBGA, DEJA, CRLB
Engine Code
D4162T
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 3600 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
148 hp
113 hp
Volvo V40 D2
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
251 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 D2

Performance

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Volvo V40 D2
133 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

387 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

551 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 D2

▶ REPLAY
21.75 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.77 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
21.75 lb/hp
29.77 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D2

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Volvo V40 D2
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
59 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
50 mpg
59 mpg
Volvo V40 D2
42 mpg
city
53 mpg
No data
highway
62 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
661 mi
Range
808 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
661 mi
808 mi
Volvo V40 D2
Environmental Impact
96.7 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
96.7 kWh
82.2 kWh
Volvo V40 D2
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
196 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
169 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
913 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
33.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft