The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 D2 (15 - 16) vs. Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF quattro (08 - 08)
€ 25,900

€ 30,000

€ 25,900
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. The Volvo V40 D2 is 13.1 cm longer, 1.8 cm wider and 0.1 cm lower than the Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF.
Volvo V40 D2
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
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 2.0 TDI DPF
1532 kg
Kerb Weight
1500 kg
1920 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1985 kg

Weight Difference:
32 kg
2.09 %

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
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive

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
CBBB, CFGB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1969 CC
Engine Capacity
1968 CC
118 bhp
at 3750 rpm
Power
168 bhp
at 4200 rpm
Volvo V40 D2
118 bhp
168 bhp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
280 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 1750 rpm
Volvo V40 D2
280 NM
350 NM
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Performance
Volvo V40 D2
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
118 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
146 m
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 D2
62 mph
62
mph
mph
108 m
0.000 sec

Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
▶ REPLAY
12.98 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.93 kg/bhp
Volvo V40 D2
12.98 kg/bhp
8.93 kg/bhp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 D2
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy
78 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Volvo V40 D2
78 mpg
50 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
69 mpg
city
39 mpg
86 mpg
motorway
No data
62 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 L
1070 mi
Range
665 mi
Volvo V40 D2
1070 mi
665 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).
115.2 kWh
Volvo V40 D2
74 kWh
115.2 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
94 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
148 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 D2
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
388 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
335 L
Boot Capacity
281 L








1032 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1011 L