The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI S tronic (13 - 14) vs. Volvo V40 T3 (16 - 18)

€ 29,400
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI S tronic (13 - 14) Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
€ 26,800
 Volvo V40 T3 (16 - 18) Volvo V40 T3
€ 29,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,800

ⓘ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. Both cars are the same height, but the Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI is 2.4 inches shorter and 2.8 inches narrower.
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Volvo V40 T3
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI S tronic (13 - 14)
70.3
77.4
55.9
Blueprint Volvo V40 T3 (16 - 18)
73.1
80.4
70.3 in
Width
73.1 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.4 in
55.9 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI S tronic (13 - 14)
103.8
169.7
Blueprint Volvo V40 T3 (16 - 18)
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 T3
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3408 lb
4090 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4332 lb
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI S tronic (13 - 14)
Weight Difference:
333 lb
9.77 %
Volvo V40 T3 (16 - 18)

General

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Volvo V40 T3
8V
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Volvo V40 T3
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
CRBC, CRLB
Engine Code
B4204T37
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
150 hp
at 5000 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
148 hp
150 hp
Volvo V40 T3
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 T3

Performance

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Volvo V40 T3
132 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

384 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

407 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 T3

▶ REPLAY
20.78 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.72 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
20.78 lb/hp
22.72 lb/hp
Volvo V40 T3

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Volvo V40 T3
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
42 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
52 mpg
42 mpg
Volvo V40 T3
44 mpg
city
32 mpg
No data
highway
51 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
690 mi
Range
688 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
690 mi
688 mi
Volvo V40 T3
Environmental Impact
92.5 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).
106.1 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
92.5 kWh
106.1 kWh
Volvo V40 T3
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
204 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Volvo V40 T3
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1014 lb
Maximum Payload
924 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
34.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft