The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 D3 (12 - 15) vs. Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF quattro (06 - 08)
€ 27,000
€ 27,800
€ 27,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,800
ⓘ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 D3 is 15.5 cm longer, 1.8 cm wider and 0.1 cm lower than the Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF.
Volvo V40 D3
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
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
4214
4369 mm
Length
4214 mm
2647 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V40 D3
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
1569 kg
Kerb Weight
1450 kg
2020 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2010 kg
Weight Difference:
119 kg
7.58 %
General
Volvo V40 D3
Audi A3 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 manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 D3
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Straight-five diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
D5204T6
Engine Code
BMN, BKQ, BUY
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
1984 CC
Engine Capacity
1968 CC
148 bhp
at 3500 rpm
Power
168 bhp
at 4200 rpm
Volvo V40 D3
148 bhp
168 bhp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
350 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 1750 rpm
Volvo V40 D3
350 NM
350 NM
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Performance
Volvo V40 D3
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
130 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
133 m
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 D3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
108 m
0.000 sec
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
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10.6 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.63 kg/bhp
Volvo V40 D3
10.6 kg/bhp
8.63 kg/bhp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 D3
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy
66 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Volvo V40 D3
66 mpg
44 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
53 mpg
city
33 mpg
74 mpg
motorway
No data
60 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 L
867 mi
Range
583 mi
Volvo V40 D3
867 mi
583 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Environmental Impact
88.5 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 D3
88.5 kWh
131.6 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
114 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
173 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 D3
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
451 kg
Maximum Payload
560 kg
335 L
Boot Capacity
281 L
1032 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1011 L
