The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 D2 ECO (13 - 15) vs. Audi A3 3.2 quattro S tronic DSG (05 - 08)
€ 25,500
€ 34,900
€ 25,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,900
ⓘ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 ECO is 15.5 cm longer, 1.8 cm wider and 0.1 cm lower than the Audi A3 3.2.
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
Audi A3 3.2
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
4214
4369 mm
Length
4214 mm
2647 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
Audi A3 3.2
1471 kg
Kerb Weight
1600 kg
1890 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2085 kg
Weight Difference:
129 kg
8.06 %
General
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
Audi A3 3.2
M
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
Audi A3 3.2
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
D4162T
Engine Code
BDB, BMJ, BUB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1560 CC
Engine Capacity
3189 CC
113 bhp
at 3600 rpm
Power
247 bhp
at 6300 rpm
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
113 bhp
247 bhp
Audi A3 3.2
270 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
320 NM
at 2500 rpm
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
270 NM
320 NM
Audi A3 3.2
Performance
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
Audi A3 3.2
118 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
11.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
165 m
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
62 mph
62
mph
mph
89 m
0.000 sec
Audi A3 3.2
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13.02 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.48 kg/bhp
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
13.02 kg/bhp
6.48 kg/bhp
Audi A3 3.2
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
Audi A3 3.2
Fuel Economy
83 mpg
combined
30 mpg
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
83 mpg
30 mpg
Audi A3 3.2
74 mpg
city
22 mpg
91 mpg
motorway
No data
52 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 L
950 mi
Range
396 mi
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
950 mi
396 mi
Audi A3 3.2
Environmental Impact
70 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).
178.2 kWh
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
70 kWh
178.2 kWh
Audi A3 3.2
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
88 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
Audi A3 3.2
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
419 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
335 L
Boot Capacity
281 L
1032 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1011 L
