The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sportback 35 TDI S tronic (18 - ..) vs. Volvo V40 D2 ECO (16 - 18)
€ 35,000

€ 26,200

€ 35,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,200
ⓘ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 35 TDI is 2.2 inches shorter, 2.8 inches narrower and 0.2 inches taller than the Volvo V40 D2 ECO.
Audi A3 Sportback 35 TDI
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
56.1
70.3
77.4
55.9
73.1
80.4
70.3 in
Width
73.1 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.4 in
56.1 in
Height
55.9 in
103.8
169.8
104.2
172
169.8 in
Length
172 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
104.2 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 Sportback 35 TDI
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
3175 lb
Curb Weight
3377 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4233 lb

Weight Difference:
203 lb
6.01 %

General
Audi A3 Sportback 35 TDI
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
8V
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 Sportback 35 TDI
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
DBGA, DEJA, DFGA
Engine Code
D4204T8
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 3750 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 35 TDI
148 hp
118 hp
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 35 TDI
251 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 35 TDI
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
135 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 35 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 D2 ECO
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21.45 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.62 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 35 TDI
21.45 lb/hp
28.62 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 Sportback 35 TDI
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
69 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 35 TDI
52 mpg
69 mpg
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
45 mpg
city
64 mpg
No data
highway
74 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
690 mi
Range
1133 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 35 TDI
690 mi
1133 mi
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
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).
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).
70 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 35 TDI
92.5 kWh
70 kWh
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
233 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
143 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 Sportback 35 TDI
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1014 lb
Maximum Payload
855 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft







34.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft