The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 D2 (18 - 18) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI quattro S tronic (08 - 12)
€ 27,700
€ 33,900
€ 27,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,900
ⓘ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 3.1 inches longer, 3.6 inches wider and 0.1 inches lower than the Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI.
Volvo V40 D2
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
55.9
73.1
80.4
56
69.5
78.5
73.1 in
Width
69.5 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.5 in
55.9 in
Height
56 in
104.2
172
101.5
169
172 in
Length
169 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V40 D2
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
3428 lb
Curb Weight
3373 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4442 lb
Weight Difference:
55 lb
1.6 %
General
Volvo V40 D2
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
M
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 D2
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
D4204T8
Engine Code
AXX, BPY, BWA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
118 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
197 hp
at 5100 rpm
Volvo V40 D2
118 hp
197 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
207 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Volvo V40 D2
207 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
Performance
Volvo V40 D2
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
118 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 D2
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
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29.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.12 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D2
29.05 lb/hp
17.12 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 D2
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Volvo V40 D2
51 mpg
31 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
41 mpg
city
24 mpg
59 mpg
highway
No data
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
541 mi
Range
490 mi
Volvo V40 D2
541 mi
490 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
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).
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).
144 kWh
Volvo V40 D2
94.6 kWh
144 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
Emission Standard
Euro 5
196 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
283 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 D2
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
937 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.6 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft
