The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 D2 (12 - 15) vs. Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF quattro (08 - 08)
€ 25,500
€ 30,000
€ 25,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,000
ⓘ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 Volvo V40 D2 is 5.2 inches longer and 0.7 inches wider.
Volvo V40 D2
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
55.9
70.2
80.4
55.9
69.5
77
70.2 in
Width
69.5 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
55.9 in
Height
55.9 in
104.2
172
101.5
166.9
172 in
Length
166.9 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V40 D2
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
3243 lb
Curb Weight
3307 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4376 lb
Weight Difference:
64 lb
1.94 %
General
Volvo V40 D2
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
M
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 D2
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
D4162T
Engine Code
CBBB, CFGB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
113 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
Volvo V40 D2
113 hp
168 hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Volvo V40 D2
199 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Performance
Volvo V40 D2
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
118 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
11.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 D2
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
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28.7 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.68 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D2
28.7 lb/hp
19.68 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 D2
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy
64 mpg
combined
42 mpg
Volvo V40 D2
64 mpg
42 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
57 mpg
city
33 mpg
69 mpg
highway
No data
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
873 mi
Range
665 mi
Volvo V40 D2
873 mi
665 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
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).
115.2 kWh
Volvo V40 D2
76.1 kWh
115.2 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
154 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 D2
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
924 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
28.6 cu ft
