The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 D2 (15 - 16) vs. Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF (05 - 08)
€ 25,900
€ 22,800
€ 25,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,800
ⓘ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 6.1 inches longer and 0.7 inches wider.
Volvo V40 D2
Audi A3 1.9 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
165.9
172 in
Length
165.9 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V40 D2
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
3377 lb
Curb Weight
3020 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4090 lb
Weight Difference:
357 lb
10.57 %
General
Volvo V40 D2
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
M
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 D2
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
D4204T8
Engine Code
BJB, BKC, BXE, BLS
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.9 L / 93 cu in
118 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
Volvo V40 D2
118 hp
104 hp
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
207 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Volvo V40 D2
207 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
Performance
Volvo V40 D2
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
118 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 D2
62 mph
62
mph
mph
518 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
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28.62 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.04 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D2
28.62 lb/hp
29.04 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 D2
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy
65 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Volvo V40 D2
65 mpg
48 mpg
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
57 mpg
city
39 mpg
71 mpg
highway
No data
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
1070 mi
Range
697 mi
Volvo V40 D2
1070 mi
697 mi
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
Environmental Impact
74 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).
100.7 kWh
Volvo V40 D2
74 kWh
100.7 kWh
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
151 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 D2
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
855 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft
