The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 D3 (18 - 18) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF S tronic (08 - 08)
€ 29,200
€ 27,400
€ 29,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,400
ⓘ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 3.1 inches longer, 3.6 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
73.1
80.4
56
69.5
78.5
73.1 in
Width
69.5 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.5 in
55.9 in
Height
56 in
104.2
172
101.5
169
172 in
Length
169 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V40 D3
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
3470 lb
Curb Weight
3219 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4288 lb
Weight Difference:
251 lb
7.23 %
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 dual clutch 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
BMM
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4000 rpm
Volvo V40 D3
148 hp
138 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Volvo V40 D3
236 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Performance
Volvo V40 D3
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
127 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 D3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
▶ REPLAY
23.45 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.33 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D3
23.45 lb/hp
23.33 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 D3
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Volvo V40 D3
51 mpg
44 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
41 mpg
city
33 mpg
59 mpg
highway
No data
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
838 mi
Range
633 mi
Volvo V40 D3
838 mi
633 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Environmental Impact
94.6 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).
111 kWh
Volvo V40 D3
94.6 kWh
111 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
Emission Standard
Euro 4
195 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
230 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 D3
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
895 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
