The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 D2 Geartronic (15 - 16) vs. Audi A3 3.2 quattro (05 - 08)
€ 27,700
€ 33,000
€ 27,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,000
ⓘ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 is 6.1 inches longer and 0.7 inches wider.
Volvo V40 D2
Audi A3 3.2
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
Audi A3 3.2
3477 lb
Curb Weight
3461 lb
4398 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4530 lb
Weight Difference:
15 lb
0.43 %
General
Volvo V40 D2
Audi A3 3.2
M
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 D2
Audi A3 3.2
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
D4204T8
Engine Code
BDB, BMJ, BUB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3.2 L / 157 cu in
118 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
247 hp
at 6300 rpm
Volvo V40 D2
118 hp
247 hp
Audi A3 3.2
207 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Volvo V40 D2
207 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Audi A3 3.2
Performance
Volvo V40 D2
Audi A3 3.2
118 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 D2
62 mph
62
mph
mph
295 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 3.2
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29.47 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.01 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D2
29.47 lb/hp
14.01 lb/hp
Audi A3 3.2
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 D2
Audi A3 3.2
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
22 mpg
Volvo V40 D2
62 mpg
22 mpg
Audi A3 3.2
53 mpg
city
16 mpg
69 mpg
highway
No data
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
1014 mi
Range
355 mi
Volvo V40 D2
1014 mi
355 mi
Audi A3 3.2
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).
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).
198.9 kWh
Volvo V40 D2
78.2 kWh
198.9 kWh
Audi A3 3.2
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
163 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
402 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 D2
Audi A3 3.2
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
922 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
28.6 cu ft
