The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo V40 D3 (15 - 16) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF (06 - 08)

€ 27,400
Volvo V40 D3 (15 - 16) Volvo V40 D3
€ 26,700
 Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF (06 - 08) Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
€ 27,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,700

ⓘ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. The Volvo V40 D3 is 3.3 inches longer, 0.7 inches wider and 0.1 inches lower than the Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF.
Volvo V40 D3
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
55.9
Blueprint Volvo V40 D3 (15 - 16)
70.2
80.4
56
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF (06 - 08)
69.5
78.5
70.2 in
Width
69.5 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.5 in
55.9 in
Height
56 in
Blueprint Volvo V40 D3 (15 - 16)
104.2
172
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF (06 - 08)
101.5
168.7
172 in
Length
168.7 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Volvo V40 D3
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
3441 lb
Curb Weight
3208 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4277 lb
Volvo V40 D3 (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
234 lb
6.8 %
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF (06 - 08)

General

Volvo V40 D3
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
M
Generation
8P
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 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
D5204T6
Engine Code
BMN, BKQ, BUY
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
Volvo V40 D3
148 hp
168 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Volvo V40 D3
236 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF

Performance

Volvo V40 D3
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
130 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

384 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 D3

62 mph 62
mph

377 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo V40 D3
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Volvo V40 D3
62 mpg
41 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
53 mpg
city
31 mpg
67 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
1014 mi
Range
600 mi
Volvo V40 D3
1014 mi
600 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
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).
117.3 kWh
Volvo V40 D3
78.2 kWh
117.3 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
243 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

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