The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo V40 D3 (18 - 18) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF S tronic DSG (06 - 08)

€ 29,200
Volvo V40 D3 (18 - 18) Volvo V40 D3
€ 28,800
 Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF S tronic DSG (06 - 08) Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
€ 29,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,800

ⓘ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 8.4 cm longer, 9.2 cm wider and 0.3 cm lower than the Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF.
Volvo V40 D3
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
1420
Blueprint Volvo V40 D3 (18 - 18)
1857
2041
1423
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF S tronic DSG (06 - 08)
1765
1995
1857 mm
Width
1765 mm
2041 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1995 mm
1420 mm
Height
1423 mm
Blueprint Volvo V40 D3 (18 - 18)
2647
4370
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF S tronic DSG (06 - 08)
2578
4286
4370 mm
Length
4286 mm
2647 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm

Vehicle Weight

Volvo V40 D3
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
1574 kg
Kerb Weight
1485 kg
1980 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1970 kg
Volvo V40 D3 (18 - 18)
Weight Difference:
89 kg
5.65 %
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF S tronic DSG (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
Drive
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
BMN, BKQ, BUY
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1969 CC
Engine Capacity
1968 CC
148 bhp
at 3750 rpm
Power
168 bhp
at 4200 rpm
Volvo V40 D3
148 bhp
168 bhp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
320 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 1750 rpm
Volvo V40 D3
320 NM
350 NM
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF

Performance

Volvo V40 D3
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
127 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

119 m
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 D3

62 mph 62
mph

110 m
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF

▶ REPLAY
10.64 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.84 kg/bhp
Volvo V40 D3
10.64 kg/bhp
8.84 kg/bhp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo V40 D3
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy
61 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Volvo V40 D3
61 mpg
48 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
50 mpg
city
37 mpg
71 mpg
motorway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
62 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
838 mi
Range
579 mi
Volvo V40 D3
838 mi
579 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).
121.3 kWh
Volvo V40 D3
94.6 kWh
121.3 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
Emission Standard
Euro 4
121 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
156 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo V40 D3
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
406 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
335 L
Boot Capacity
370 L
1032 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1100 L