The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 D2 (15 - 16) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI (13 - 14)
€ 25,900
€ 27,500
€ 25,900
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. The Volvo V40 D2 is 5.9 cm longer, 0.2 cm narrower and 0.1 cm lower than the Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI.
Volvo V40 D2
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
1420
1783
2041
1421
1785
1966
1783 mm
Width
1785 mm
2041 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1966 mm
1420 mm
Height
1421 mm
2647
4369
2636
4310
4369 mm
Length
4310 mm
2647 mm
Wheelbase
2636 mm
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V40 D2
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
1532 kg
Kerb Weight
1385 kg
1920 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1870 kg
Weight Difference:
147 kg
9.6 %
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
Drive
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
D4204T8
Engine Code
CRBC, CRLB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1969 CC
Engine Capacity
1968 CC
118 bhp
at 3750 rpm
Power
148 bhp
at 3500 rpm
Volvo V40 D2
118 bhp
148 bhp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
280 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
320 NM
at 1750 rpm
Volvo V40 D2
280 NM
320 NM
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Performance
Volvo V40 D2
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
118 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
146 m
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 D2
62 mph
62
mph
mph
121 m
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
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12.98 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.36 kg/bhp
Volvo V40 D2
12.98 kg/bhp
9.36 kg/bhp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 D2
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
78 mpg
combined
67 mpg
Volvo V40 D2
78 mpg
67 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
69 mpg
city
56 mpg
86 mpg
motorway
No data
62 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
1070 mi
Range
739 mi
Volvo V40 D2
1070 mi
739 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
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).
86.4 kWh
Volvo V40 D2
74 kWh
86.4 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
94 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
108 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 D2
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
388 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
335 L
Boot Capacity
380 L
1032 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1220 L
