The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 D2 (16 - 17) vs. Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro (16 - 17)
€ 26,200
€ 32,800
€ 26,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Volvo V40 D2 is 5.1 inches longer, 3.1 inches wider and 0.2 inches lower than the Audi A3 2.0 TDI.
Volvo V40 D2
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
55.9
73.1
80.4
56.1
70
77.4
73.1 in
Width
70 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
55.9 in
Height
56.1 in
104.2
172
102.4
167
172 in
Length
167 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V40 D2
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
3377 lb
Curb Weight
3164 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4233 lb
Weight Difference:
214 lb
6.34 %
General
Volvo V40 D2
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
M
Generation
8V
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
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
D4204T8
Engine Code
DBGA, DEJA, CRLB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
118 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Volvo V40 D2
118 hp
148 hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
207 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Volvo V40 D2
207 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Performance
Volvo V40 D2
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
118 mph
Maximum Speed
133 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 D2
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
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28.62 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.38 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D2
28.62 lb/hp
21.38 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 D2
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
65 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Volvo V40 D2
65 mpg
49 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
59 mpg
city
41 mpg
71 mpg
highway
No data
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
1070 mi
Range
647 mi
Volvo V40 D2
1070 mi
647 mi
Audi A3 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).
98.8 kWh
Volvo V40 D2
74 kWh
98.8 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
151 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
203 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 D2
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
855 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.2 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
30 cu ft
