The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo V40 D2 (18 - 18) vs. Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro (12 - 16)

€ 27,700
Volvo V40 D2 (18 - 18) Volvo V40 D2
€ 28,600
 Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro (12 - 16) Audi A3 2.0 TDI
€ 27,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,600

ⓘ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. Both cars are the same height, but the Volvo V40 D2 is 5.2 inches longer and 3.1 inches wider.
Volvo V40 D2
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
55.9
Blueprint Volvo V40 D2 (18 - 18)
73.1
80.4
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro (12 - 16)
70
77.4
73.1 in
Width
70 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
55.9 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint Volvo V40 D2 (18 - 18)
104.2
172
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro (12 - 16)
102.4
166.8
172 in
Length
166.8 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Volvo V40 D2
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
3428 lb
Curb Weight
3164 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4233 lb
Volvo V40 D2 (18 - 18)
Weight Difference:
265 lb
7.73 %
Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro (12 - 16)

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
CRBC, 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
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Volvo V40 D2
207 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Audi A3 2.0 TDI

Performance

Volvo V40 D2
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
118 mph
Maximum Speed
133 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

482 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 D2

62 mph 62
mph

384 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 2.0 TDI

▶ REPLAY
29.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.38 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D2
29.05 lb/hp
21.38 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo V40 D2
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Volvo V40 D2
51 mpg
50 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
41 mpg
city
41 mpg
59 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
541 mi
Range
661 mi
Volvo V40 D2
541 mi
661 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
94.6 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).
96.7 kWh
Volvo V40 D2
94.6 kWh
96.7 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
Emission Standard
Euro 5
196 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
196 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo V40 D2
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
937 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