The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo V40 D2 (12 - 15) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI (13 - 14)

€ 25,500
Volvo V40 D2 (12 - 15) Volvo V40 D2
€ 27,500
 Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI (13 - 14) Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
€ 25,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,500

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. Both cars are the same height, but the Volvo V40 D2 is 2.3 inches longer and 0.1 inches narrower.
Volvo V40 D2
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
55.9
Blueprint Volvo V40 D2 (12 - 15)
70.2
80.4
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI (13 - 14)
70.3
77.4
70.2 in
Width
70.3 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
55.9 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint Volvo V40 D2 (12 - 15)
104.2
172
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI (13 - 14)
103.8
169.7
172 in
Length
169.7 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in

Vehicle Weight

Volvo V40 D2
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
3243 lb
Curb Weight
3053 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4123 lb
Volvo V40 D2 (12 - 15)
Weight Difference:
190 lb
5.86 %
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI (13 - 14)

General

Volvo V40 D2
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
M
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Volvo V40 D2
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
D4162T
Engine Code
CRBC, CRLB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
113 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Volvo V40 D2
113 hp
148 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Volvo V40 D2
199 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI

Performance

Volvo V40 D2
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
118 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
11.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

541 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 D2

62 mph 62
mph

397 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI

▶ REPLAY
28.7 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.63 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D2
28.7 lb/hp
20.63 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo V40 D2
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
64 mpg
combined
56 mpg
Volvo V40 D2
64 mpg
56 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
57 mpg
city
47 mpg
69 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
873 mi
Range
739 mi
Volvo V40 D2
873 mi
739 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
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).
86.4 kWh
Volvo V40 D2
76.1 kWh
86.4 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
154 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
174 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo V40 D2
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
924 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.5 cu ft