The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 D3 (12 - 15) vs. Audi A3 3.2 quattro S tronic DSG (03 - 05)
€ 27,000
€ 33,300
€ 27,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,300
ⓘ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 16.6 cm longer, 1.8 cm wider and 0.1 cm lower than the Audi A3 3.2.
Volvo V40 D3
Audi A3 3.2
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
4203
4369 mm
Length
4203 mm
2647 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V40 D3
Audi A3 3.2
1569 kg
Kerb Weight
1600 kg
2020 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2085 kg
Weight Difference:
31 kg
1.94 %
General
Volvo V40 D3
Audi A3 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 manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 D3
Audi A3 3.2
Straight-five diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
D5204T6
Engine Code
BDB, BMJ, BUB
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
6
1984 CC
Engine Capacity
3189 CC
148 bhp
at 3500 rpm
Power
247 bhp
at 6300 rpm
Volvo V40 D3
148 bhp
247 bhp
Audi A3 3.2
350 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
320 NM
at 2500 rpm
Volvo V40 D3
350 NM
320 NM
Audi A3 3.2
Performance
Volvo V40 D3
Audi A3 3.2
130 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
133 m
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 D3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
89 m
0.000 sec
Audi A3 3.2
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10.6 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.48 kg/bhp
Volvo V40 D3
10.6 kg/bhp
6.48 kg/bhp
Audi A3 3.2
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 D3
Audi A3 3.2
Fuel Economy
66 mpg
combined
29 mpg
Volvo V40 D3
66 mpg
29 mpg
Audi A3 3.2
53 mpg
city
20 mpg
74 mpg
motorway
No data
60 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 L
867 mi
Range
377 mi
Volvo V40 D3
867 mi
377 mi
Audi A3 3.2
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).
187.5 kWh
Volvo V40 D3
88.5 kWh
187.5 kWh
Audi A3 3.2
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
114 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
238 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 D3
Audi A3 3.2
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
451 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
335 L
Boot Capacity
281 L
1032 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1011 L
