The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo V40 D3 (15 - 16) vs. Audi A3 2.0 TDI (13 - 16)

€ 27,400
Volvo V40 D3 (15 - 16) Volvo V40 D3
€ 31,700
 Audi A3 2.0 TDI (13 - 16) Audi A3 2.0 TDI
€ 27,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,700

ⓘ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 0.2 inches wider.
Volvo V40 D3
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
55.9
Blueprint Volvo V40 D3 (15 - 16)
70.2
80.4
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI (13 - 16)
70
77.4
70.2 in
Width
70 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
55.9 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint Volvo V40 D3 (15 - 16)
104.2
172
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI (13 - 16)
102.4
166.8
172 in
Length
166.8 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Volvo V40 D3
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
3441 lb
Curb Weight
3009 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4079 lb
Volvo V40 D3 (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
432 lb
12.55 %
Audi A3 2.0 TDI (13 - 16)

General

Volvo V40 D3
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
M
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Volvo V40 D3
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
D5204T6
Engine Code
CUPA, CUNA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 3500 rpm
Volvo V40 D3
148 hp
181 hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Volvo V40 D3
236 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
Audi A3 2.0 TDI

Performance

Volvo V40 D3
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
145 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

384 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 D3

62 mph 62
mph

331 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 2.0 TDI

▶ REPLAY
23.25 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.62 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D3
23.25 lb/hp
16.62 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo V40 D3
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
56 mpg
Volvo V40 D3
62 mpg
56 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
53 mpg
city
46 mpg
67 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
1014 mi
Range
739 mi
Volvo V40 D3
1014 mi
739 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
78.2 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).
86.4 kWh
Volvo V40 D3
78.2 kWh
86.4 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
180 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo V40 D3
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
924 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft