The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 D3 (12 - 15) vs. Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro (09 - 12)
€ 27,000
€ 29,100
€ 27,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,100
ⓘ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 D3 is 5.2 inches longer and 0.7 inches wider.
Volvo V40 D3
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
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 D3
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
3459 lb
Curb Weight
3296 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4365 lb
Weight Difference:
163 lb
4.71 %
General
Volvo V40 D3
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
M
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 D3
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Straight-five diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
D5204T6
Engine Code
CBAB, CFFB
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Volvo V40 D3
148 hp
138 hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Volvo V40 D3
258 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Performance
Volvo V40 D3
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 D3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
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23.37 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.88 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D3
23.37 lb/hp
23.88 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 D3
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
47 mpg
Volvo V40 D3
55 mpg
47 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
44 mpg
city
37 mpg
62 mpg
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
867 mi
Range
746 mi
Volvo V40 D3
867 mi
746 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
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).
102.8 kWh
Volvo V40 D3
88.5 kWh
102.8 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 D3
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
994 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
