The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 D2 Powershift (13 - 15) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF S tronic DSG (06 - 08)
€ 27,300
€ 28,800
€ 27,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,800
ⓘ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 3.3 inches longer, 0.7 inches wider and 0.1 inches lower than the Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF.
Volvo V40 D2
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
55.9
70.2
80.4
56
69.5
78.5
70.2 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
168.7
172 in
Length
168.7 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V40 D2
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
3364 lb
Curb Weight
3274 lb
4277 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4343 lb
Weight Difference:
90 lb
2.68 %
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
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch 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
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
113 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
Volvo V40 D2
113 hp
168 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Volvo V40 D2
199 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Performance
Volvo V40 D2
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
118 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
12.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
551 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 D2
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
▶ REPLAY
29.77 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.49 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D2
29.77 lb/hp
19.49 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 D2
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Volvo V40 D2
59 mpg
40 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
53 mpg
city
31 mpg
62 mpg
highway
No data
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
808 mi
Range
579 mi
Volvo V40 D2
808 mi
579 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).
121.3 kWh
Volvo V40 D2
82.2 kWh
121.3 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
169 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 D2
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
913 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft
