The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 D2 (15 - 16) vs. Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF quattro (05 - 08)
€ 25,900
€ 26,300
€ 25,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,300
ⓘ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 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
165.9
172 in
Length
165.9 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V40 D2
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
3377 lb
Curb Weight
3197 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4431 lb
Weight Difference:
181 lb
5.36 %
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
D4204T8
Engine Code
BMM
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
118 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4000 rpm
Volvo V40 D2
118 hp
138 hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
207 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Volvo V40 D2
207 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Performance
Volvo V40 D2
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
118 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 D2
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
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28.62 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.17 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D2
28.62 lb/hp
23.17 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 D2
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy
65 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Volvo V40 D2
65 mpg
40 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
57 mpg
city
31 mpg
71 mpg
highway
No data
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
1070 mi
Range
632 mi
Volvo V40 D2
1070 mi
632 mi
Audi A3 2.0 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).
121.3 kWh
Volvo V40 D2
74 kWh
121.3 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
151 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 D2
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
855 lb
Maximum Payload
1235 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
28.6 cu ft
