The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2 quattro S tronic DSG (04 - 08) vs. Volvo V40 T2 (15 - 16)
€ 35,800
€ 23,500
€ 35,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,500
ⓘ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 3.2 is 8.3 cm shorter, 1.8 cm narrower and 0.3 cm taller than the Volvo V40 T2.
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
Volvo V40 T2
1423
1765
1995
1420
1783
2041
1765 mm
Width
1783 mm
1995 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2041 mm
1423 mm
Height
1420 mm
2578
4286
2647
4369
4286 mm
Length
4369 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2647 mm
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
Volvo V40 T2
1640 kg
Kerb Weight
1546 kg
2125 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1965 kg
Weight Difference:
94 kg
5.73 %
General
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
Volvo V40 T2
8P
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
Volvo V40 T2
V6 petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
BDB, BMJ, BUB
Engine Code
B4204T38
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3189 CC
Engine Capacity
1969 CC
247 bhp
at 6300 rpm
Power
120 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
247 bhp
120 bhp
Volvo V40 T2
320 NM
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
220 NM
at 1100 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
320 NM
220 NM
Volvo V40 T2
Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
Volvo V40 T2
155 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
6.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
88 m
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
62 mph
62
mph
mph
136 m
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 T2
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6.64 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.88 kg/bhp
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
6.64 kg/bhp
12.88 kg/bhp
Volvo V40 T2
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
Volvo V40 T2
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
51 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
30 mpg
51 mpg
Volvo V40 T2
22 mpg
city
39 mpg
No data
motorway
63 mpg
60 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
62 L
396 mi
Range
700 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
396 mi
700 mi
Volvo V40 T2
Environmental Impact
178.2 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).
104.1 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
178.2 kWh
104.1 kWh
Volvo V40 T2
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
224 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
127 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
Volvo V40 T2
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
419 kg
302 L
Boot Capacity
335 L
1032 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1032 L
