The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 D2 Powershift (13 - 15) vs. Audi A3 3.2 quattro S tronic (08 - 09)
€ 27,300

€ 35,500

€ 27,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,500
ⓘ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. Both cars are the same height, but the Volvo V40 D2 is 5.2 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
166.9
172 in
Length
166.9 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V40 D2
Audi A3 3.2
3364 lb
Curb Weight
3494 lb
4277 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4564 lb

Weight Difference:
130 lb
3.72 %

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 dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 D2
Audi A3 3.2
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
D4162T
Engine Code
BDB, BMJ, BUB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
3.2 L / 157 cu in
113 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
247 hp
at 6300 rpm
Volvo V40 D2
113 hp
247 hp
Audi A3 3.2
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Volvo V40 D2
199 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Audi A3 3.2
Performance
Volvo V40 D2
Audi A3 3.2
118 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
12.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
551 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 D2
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 3.2
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29.77 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.15 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D2
29.77 lb/hp
14.15 lb/hp
Audi A3 3.2
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 D2
Audi A3 3.2
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
25 mpg
Volvo V40 D2
59 mpg
25 mpg
Audi A3 3.2
53 mpg
city
18 mpg
62 mpg
highway
No data
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
808 mi
Range
396 mi
Volvo V40 D2
808 mi
396 mi
Audi A3 3.2
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).
178.2 kWh
Volvo V40 D2
82.2 kWh
178.2 kWh
Audi A3 3.2
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
169 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 D2
Audi A3 3.2
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
913 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