The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 D2 ECO Powershift (13 - 15) vs. Audi A3 2.0 TDI (12 - 16)
€ 27,300
€ 26,600
€ 27,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,600
ⓘ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 5.2 inches longer and 0.2 inches wider.
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
55.9
70.2
80.4
55.9
70
77.4
70.2 in
Width
70 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
55.9 in
Height
55.9 in
104.2
172
102.4
166.8
172 in
Length
166.8 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
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 2.0 TDI
M
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
D4162T
Engine Code
CRBC, CRLB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
113 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
113 hp
148 hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
199 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Performance
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
118 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
12.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
551 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
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29.77 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.18 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
29.77 lb/hp
20.18 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
57 mpg
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
60 mpg
57 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
53 mpg
city
48 mpg
65 mpg
highway
No data
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
828 mi
Range
758 mi
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
828 mi
758 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
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).
84.3 kWh
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
80.3 kWh
84.3 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
164 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
171 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
913 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft
