The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 D2 ECO Geartronic (16 - 18) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 40 TDI quattro S tronic (19 - ..)
€ 28,000

€ 38,900

€ 28,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,900
ⓘ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 2.2 inches longer, 2.8 inches wider and 0.2 inches lower than the Audi A3 Sportback 40 TDI.
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
Audi A3 Sportback 40 TDI
55.9
73.1
80.4
56.1
70.3
77.4
73.1 in
Width
70.3 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
55.9 in
Height
56.1 in
104.2
172
103.8
169.8
172 in
Length
169.8 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
Audi A3 Sportback 40 TDI
3477 lb
Curb Weight
3417 lb
4398 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4431 lb

Weight Difference:
60 lb
1.73 %

General
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
Audi A3 Sportback 40 TDI
M
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
Audi A3 Sportback 40 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
D4204T8
Engine Code
DGCA, DJGA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
118 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 3500 rpm
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
118 hp
181 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 40 TDI
207 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
207 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 40 TDI
Performance
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
Audi A3 Sportback 40 TDI
118 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec

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

Audi A3 Sportback 40 TDI
▶ REPLAY
29.47 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.88 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
29.47 lb/hp
18.88 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 40 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
Audi A3 Sportback 40 TDI
Fuel Economy
64 mpg
combined
47 mpg
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
64 mpg
47 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 40 TDI
55 mpg
city
41 mpg
69 mpg
highway
No data
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
1041 mi
Range
684 mi
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
1041 mi
684 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 40 TDI
Environmental Impact
76.1 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).
102.8 kWh
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
76.1 kWh
102.8 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 40 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP)
156 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
264 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
Audi A3 Sportback 40 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
922 lb
Maximum Payload
1014 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft








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