The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo V40 D2 Geartronic (18 - 18) vs. Audi A3 3.2 quattro (03 - 05)

€ 29,500
Volvo V40 D2 Geartronic (18 - 18) Volvo V40 D2
€ 31,400
Audi A3 3.2 quattro (03 - 05) Audi A3 3.2
€ 29,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,400

Base price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. Both cars are the same height, but the Volvo V40 D2 is 6.6 inches longer and 3.6 inches wider.
Volvo V40 D2
Audi A3 3.2
55.9
Blueprint Volvo V40 D2 Geartronic (18 - 18)
73.1
80.4
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 3.2 quattro (03 - 05)
69.5
77
73.1 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 (18 - 18)
104.2
172
Blueprint Audi A3 3.2 quattro (03 - 05)
101.5
165.5
172 in
Length
165.5 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
4530 lb
Volvo V40 D2 Geartronic (18 - 18)
Weight Difference:
15 lb
0.43 %
Audi A3 3.2 quattro (03 - 05)

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

479 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 D2

62 mph 62
mph

295 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 3.2

 REPLAY
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
52 mpg
combined
22 mpg
Volvo V40 D2
52 mpg
22 mpg
Audi A3 3.2
45 mpg
city
16 mpg
59 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
856 mi
Range
352 mi
Volvo V40 D2
856 mi
352 mi
Audi A3 3.2
Environmental Impact
92.5 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).
200.8 kWh
Volvo V40 D2
92.5 kWh
200.8 kWh
Audi A3 3.2
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
Emission Standard
Euro 4
190 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
409 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