The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI S tronic DSG (05 - 08) vs. Volvo V40 D4 Geartronic (14 - 15)

€ 30,800
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI S tronic DSG (05 - 08) Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
€ 31,800
 Volvo V40 D4 Geartronic (14 - 15) Volvo V40 D4
€ 30,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,800

ⓘ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 TFSI is 3.3 inches shorter, 0.7 inches narrower and 0.1 inches taller than the Volvo V40 D4.
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
Volvo V40 D4
56
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI S tronic DSG (05 - 08)
69.5
78.5
55.9
Blueprint Volvo V40 D4 Geartronic (14 - 15)
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
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI S tronic DSG (05 - 08)
101.5
168.7
Blueprint Volvo V40 D4 Geartronic (14 - 15)
104.2
172
168.7 in
Length
172 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
104.2 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
Volvo V40 D4
3274 lb
Curb Weight
3560 lb
4343 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4464 lb
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI S tronic DSG (05 - 08)
Weight Difference:
287 lb
8.06 %
Volvo V40 D4 Geartronic (14 - 15)

General

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
Volvo V40 D4
8P
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
Volvo V40 D4
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
AXX, BPY, BWA
Engine Code
D4204T14
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
197 hp
at 5100 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 4250 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
197 hp
187 hp
Volvo V40 D4
207 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
207 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 D4

Performance

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
Volvo V40 D4
147 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

318 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI

62 mph 62
mph

328 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 D4

▶ REPLAY
16.62 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.04 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
16.62 lb/hp
19.04 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D4

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
Volvo V40 D4
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
56 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
31 mpg
56 mpg
Volvo V40 D4
22 mpg
city
47 mpg
No data
highway
64 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
444 mi
Range
917 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
444 mi
917 mi
Volvo V40 D4
Environmental Impact
145.8 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).
86.4 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
145.8 kWh
86.4 kWh
Volvo V40 D4
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
293 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
Volvo V40 D4
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
904 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft