The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 D2 (12 - 15) vs. Audi A3 1.9 TDI e (08 - 09)
€ 25,500
€ 23,600
€ 25,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,600
ⓘ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 Volvo V40 D2 is 13.1 cm longer, 1.8 cm wider and 0.1 cm lower than the Audi A3 1.9 TDI e.
Volvo V40 D2
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e
1420
1783
2041
1421
1765
1957
1783 mm
Width
1765 mm
2041 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1957 mm
1420 mm
Height
1421 mm
2647
4369
2578
4238
4369 mm
Length
4238 mm
2647 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V40 D2
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e
1471 kg
Kerb Weight
1355 kg
1890 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1840 kg
Weight Difference:
116 kg
7.89 %
General
Volvo V40 D2
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e
M
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 D2
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
D4162T
Engine Code
BJB, BKC, BXE, BLS
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1560 CC
Engine Capacity
1896 CC
113 bhp
at 3600 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Volvo V40 D2
113 bhp
104 bhp
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e
270 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1900 rpm
Volvo V40 D2
270 NM
250 NM
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e
Performance
Volvo V40 D2
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e
118 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
11.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
165 m
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 D2
62 mph
62
mph
mph
158 m
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e
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13.02 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.03 kg/bhp
Volvo V40 D2
13.02 kg/bhp
13.03 kg/bhp
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 D2
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e
Fuel Economy
76 mpg
combined
63 mpg
Volvo V40 D2
76 mpg
63 mpg
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e
69 mpg
city
49 mpg
83 mpg
motorway
No data
52 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
873 mi
Range
759 mi
Volvo V40 D2
873 mi
759 mi
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e
Environmental Impact
76.1 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).
92.5 kWh
Volvo V40 D2
76.1 kWh
92.5 kWh
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4, 5L
96 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
119 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 D2
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
419 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
335 L
Boot Capacity
350 L
1032 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1080 L
