The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 D2 ECO Powershift (13 - 15) vs. Audi A3 1.9 TDI e DPF (07 - 08)
€ 27,300
€ 23,000
€ 27,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,000
ⓘ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. Both cars are the same height, but the Volvo V40 D2 ECO is 6.1 inches longer and 0.7 inches wider.
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e DPF
55.9
70.2
80.4
55.9
69.5
77
70.2 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
165.9
172 in
Length
165.9 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e DPF
3364 lb
Curb Weight
2987 lb
4277 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4057 lb
Weight Difference:
377 lb
11.21 %
General
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e DPF
M
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e DPF
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
D4162T
Engine Code
BJB, BKC, BXE, BLS
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.9 L / 93 cu in
113 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
113 hp
104 hp
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e DPF
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
199 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e DPF
Performance
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e DPF
118 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
12.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
551 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
62 mph
62
mph
mph
518 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e DPF
▶ REPLAY
29.77 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.72 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
29.77 lb/hp
28.72 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e DPF
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
60 mpg
52 mpg
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e DPF
53 mpg
city
41 mpg
65 mpg
highway
No data
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
828 mi
Range
759 mi
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
828 mi
759 mi
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e DPF
Environmental Impact
80.3 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).
92.5 kWh
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
80.3 kWh
92.5 kWh
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e DPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4, 5L
164 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e DPF
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
913 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft
