The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 D2 Powershift (13 - 15) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 3.2 quattro S tronic DSG (04 - 08)
€ 27,300
€ 35,800
€ 27,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,800
ⓘ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 8.3 cm longer, 1.8 cm wider and 0.3 cm lower than the Audi A3 Sportback 3.2.
Volvo V40 D2
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
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 3.2
1526 kg
Kerb Weight
1640 kg
1940 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2125 kg
Weight Difference:
114 kg
6.95 %
General
Volvo V40 D2
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
M
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 D2
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
D4162T
Engine Code
BDB, BMJ, BUB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1560 CC
Engine Capacity
3189 CC
113 bhp
at 3600 rpm
Power
247 bhp
at 6300 rpm
Volvo V40 D2
113 bhp
247 bhp
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
270 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
320 NM
at 2500 rpm
Volvo V40 D2
270 NM
320 NM
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
Performance
Volvo V40 D2
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
118 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
12.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
168 m
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 D2
62 mph
62
mph
mph
88 m
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
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13.5 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.64 kg/bhp
Volvo V40 D2
13.5 kg/bhp
6.64 kg/bhp
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 D2
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
Fuel Economy
71 mpg
combined
30 mpg
Volvo V40 D2
71 mpg
30 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
64 mpg
city
22 mpg
74 mpg
motorway
No data
52 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 L
808 mi
Range
396 mi
Volvo V40 D2
808 mi
396 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 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 Sportback 3.2
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
105 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 D2
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
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
