The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 D2 ECO (16 - 18) vs. Audi A3 2.0 FSI Tiptronic (03 - 05)
€ 26,200

€ 23,900

€ 26,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. Both cars are the same height, but the Volvo V40 D2 ECO is 6.6 inches longer and 3.6 inches wider.
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
55.9
73.1
80.4
55.9
69.5
77
73.1 in
Width
69.5 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
55.9 in
Height
55.9 in
104.2
172
101.5
165.5
172 in
Length
165.5 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
3377 lb
Curb Weight
3042 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4045 lb

Weight Difference:
335 lb
9.92 %

General
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
M
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
D4204T8
Engine Code
AXW, BLR, BLX, BVY
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 6000 rpm
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
118 hp
148 hp
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
207 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
207 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
Performance
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
118 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 D2 ECO
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 2.0 FSI
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28.62 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.55 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
28.62 lb/hp
20.55 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
Fuel Economy
69 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
69 mpg
31 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
64 mpg
city
21 mpg
74 mpg
highway
No data
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
1133 mi
Range
444 mi
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
1133 mi
444 mi
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
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).
145.8 kWh
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
70 kWh
145.8 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
143 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
298 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
855 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft








29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft