The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 D2 Powershift (13 - 15) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF quattro (06 - 08)
€ 27,300
€ 28,700
€ 27,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,700
ⓘ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 8.3 cm longer, 1.8 cm wider and 0.3 cm lower than the Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF.
Volvo V40 D2
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
1420
1783
2041
1423
1765
1995
1783 mm
Width
1765 mm
2041 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1995 mm
1420 mm
Height
1423 mm
2647
4369
2578
4286
4369 mm
Length
4286 mm
2647 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V40 D2
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
1526 kg
Kerb Weight
1555 kg
1940 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2040 kg
Weight Difference:
29 kg
1.86 %
General
Volvo V40 D2
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
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 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
D4162T
Engine Code
BMN, BKQ, BUY
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1560 CC
Engine Capacity
1968 CC
113 bhp
at 3600 rpm
Power
168 bhp
at 4200 rpm
Volvo V40 D2
113 bhp
168 bhp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
270 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 1750 rpm
Volvo V40 D2
270 NM
350 NM
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Performance
Volvo V40 D2
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
118 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
12.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
168 m
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 D2
62 mph
62
mph
mph
110 m
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
▶ REPLAY
13.5 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.26 kg/bhp
Volvo V40 D2
13.5 kg/bhp
9.26 kg/bhp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 D2
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy
71 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Volvo V40 D2
71 mpg
44 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
64 mpg
city
33 mpg
74 mpg
motorway
No data
52 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 L
808 mi
Range
583 mi
Volvo V40 D2
808 mi
583 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
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).
131.6 kWh
Volvo V40 D2
82.2 kWh
131.6 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
105 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
173 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 D2
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
414 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
335 L
Boot Capacity
302 L
1032 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1032 L
