The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo V40 D2 Geartronic (15 - 16) vs. Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF quattro (06 - 08)

€ 27,700
Volvo V40 D2 Geartronic (15 - 16) Volvo V40 D2
€ 27,800
 Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF quattro (06 - 08) Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
€ 27,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,800

ⓘ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 is 6.1 inches longer and 0.7 inches wider.
Volvo V40 D2
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
55.9
Blueprint Volvo V40 D2 Geartronic (15 - 16)
70.2
80.4
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF quattro (06 - 08)
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
Blueprint Volvo V40 D2 Geartronic (15 - 16)
104.2
172
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF quattro (06 - 08)
101.5
165.9
172 in
Length
165.9 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Volvo V40 D2
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
3477 lb
Curb Weight
3197 lb
4398 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4431 lb
Volvo V40 D2 Geartronic (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
280 lb
8.05 %
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF quattro (06 - 08)

General

Volvo V40 D2
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
M
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Volvo V40 D2
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
D4204T8
Engine Code
BMN, BKQ, BUY
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
118 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
Volvo V40 D2
118 hp
168 hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
207 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Volvo V40 D2
207 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF

Performance

Volvo V40 D2
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
118 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

479 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 D2

62 mph 62
mph

354 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF

▶ REPLAY
29.47 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.03 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D2
29.47 lb/hp
19.03 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo V40 D2
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Volvo V40 D2
62 mpg
37 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
53 mpg
city
28 mpg
69 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
1014 mi
Range
583 mi
Volvo V40 D2
1014 mi
583 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Environmental Impact
78.2 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).
131.6 kWh
Volvo V40 D2
78.2 kWh
131.6 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
163 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
278 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo V40 D2
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
922 lb
Maximum Payload
1235 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
28.6 cu ft