The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 D2 ECO Powershift (13 - 15) vs. Audi A3 2.0 TFSI quattro S tronic (08 - 12)
€ 27,300
€ 33,300
€ 27,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,300
ⓘ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 13.1 cm longer, 1.8 cm wider and 0.1 cm lower than the Audi A3 2.0 TFSI.
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
1420
1783
2041
1421
1765
1957
1783 mm
Width
1765 mm
2041 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1957 mm
1420 mm
Height
1421 mm
2647
4369
2578
4238
4369 mm
Length
4238 mm
2647 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
1526 kg
Kerb Weight
1490 kg
1940 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1975 kg
Weight Difference:
36 kg
2.36 %
General
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
M
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
D4162T
Engine Code
AXX, BPY, BWA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1560 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
113 bhp
at 3600 rpm
Power
197 bhp
at 5100 rpm
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
113 bhp
197 bhp
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
270 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
280 NM
at 1700 rpm
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
270 NM
280 NM
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
Performance
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
118 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
12.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
168 m
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
62 mph
62
mph
mph
92 m
0.000 sec
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
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13.5 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.56 kg/bhp
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
13.5 kg/bhp
7.56 kg/bhp
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy
72 mpg
combined
38 mpg
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
72 mpg
38 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
64 mpg
city
29 mpg
78 mpg
motorway
No data
52 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 L
828 mi
Range
497 mi
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
828 mi
497 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
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).
142.1 kWh
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
80.3 kWh
142.1 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
102 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
174 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
414 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
335 L
Boot Capacity
281 L
1032 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1011 L
