The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 D2 Powershift (13 - 15) vs. Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro (04 - 05)
€ 27,300
€ 24,700
€ 27,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,700
ⓘ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 16.6 cm longer, 1.8 cm wider and 0.1 cm lower than the Audi A3 2.0 TDI.
Volvo V40 D2
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
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
4203
4369 mm
Length
4203 mm
2647 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V40 D2
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
1526 kg
Kerb Weight
1450 kg
1940 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2010 kg
Weight Difference:
76 kg
4.98 %
General
Volvo V40 D2
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
M
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 D2
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
D4162T
Engine Code
BKD
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1560 CC
Engine Capacity
1968 CC
113 bhp
at 3600 rpm
Power
138 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Volvo V40 D2
113 bhp
138 bhp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
270 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
320 NM
at 1750 rpm
Volvo V40 D2
270 NM
320 NM
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Performance
Volvo V40 D2
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
118 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
12.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
168 m
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 D2
62 mph
62
mph
mph
132 m
0.000 sec
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
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13.5 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.51 kg/bhp
Volvo V40 D2
13.5 kg/bhp
10.51 kg/bhp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 D2
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
71 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Volvo V40 D2
71 mpg
48 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
64 mpg
city
37 mpg
74 mpg
motorway
No data
52 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 L
808 mi
Range
632 mi
Volvo V40 D2
808 mi
632 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
82.2 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).
121.3 kWh
Volvo V40 D2
82.2 kWh
121.3 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
105 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
158 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 D2
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
414 kg
Maximum Payload
560 kg
335 L
Boot Capacity
281 L
1032 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1011 L
