The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 D2 Geartronic (16 - 17) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e (08 - 09)
€ 28,000
€ 24,500
€ 28,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,500
ⓘ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 is 3.1 inches longer, 3.6 inches wider and 0.1 inches lower than the Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e.
Volvo V40 D2
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
55.9
73.1
80.4
56
69.5
78.5
73.1 in
Width
69.5 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.5 in
55.9 in
Height
56 in
104.2
172
101.5
169
172 in
Length
169 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V40 D2
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
3477 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4398 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4178 lb
Weight Difference:
401 lb
11.53 %
General
Volvo V40 D2
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
M
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 D2
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
D4204T8
Engine Code
BJB, BKC, BXE, BLS
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.9 L / 93 cu in
118 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
Volvo V40 D2
118 hp
104 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
207 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Volvo V40 D2
207 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
Performance
Volvo V40 D2
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
118 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 D2
62 mph
62
mph
mph
535 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
▶ REPLAY
29.47 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.57 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D2
29.47 lb/hp
29.57 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 D2
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Volvo V40 D2
62 mpg
52 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
53 mpg
city
41 mpg
67 mpg
highway
No data
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
1014 mi
Range
759 mi
Volvo V40 D2
1014 mi
759 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
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).
92.5 kWh
Volvo V40 D2
78.2 kWh
92.5 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4, 5L
163 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 D2
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
922 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft
