The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 D2 ECO (15 - 16) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF S tronic DSG (06 - 08)
€ 25,900
€ 25,400
€ 25,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,400
ⓘ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 8.3 cm longer, 1.8 cm wider and 0.3 cm lower than the Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF.
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF
1420
1783
2041
1423
1765
1995
1783 mm
Width
1765 mm
2041 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1995 mm
1420 mm
Height
1423 mm
2647
4369
2578
4286
4369 mm
Length
4286 mm
2647 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF
1561 kg
Kerb Weight
1435 kg
1980 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1920 kg
Weight Difference:
126 kg
8.07 %
General
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF
M
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
D4204T8
Engine Code
BJB, BKC, BXE, BLS
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1969 CC
Engine Capacity
1896 CC
118 bhp
at 3750 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
118 bhp
104 bhp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF
280 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1900 rpm
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
280 NM
250 NM
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF
Performance
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF
118 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
149 m
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
62 mph
62
mph
mph
158 m
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF
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13.23 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.8 kg/bhp
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
13.23 kg/bhp
13.8 kg/bhp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy
88 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
88 mpg
50 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF
76 mpg
city
38 mpg
97 mpg
motorway
No data
40 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
777 mi
Range
610 mi
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
777 mi
610 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF
Environmental Impact
65.8 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).
115.2 kWh
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
65.8 kWh
115.2 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
82 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
148 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
419 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
335 L
Boot Capacity
370 L
1032 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1100 L
