The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 D3 (18 - 18) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI quattro (05 - 08)
€ 29,200
€ 30,800
€ 29,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,800
ⓘ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 3.3 inches longer, 3.6 inches wider and 0.1 inches lower than the Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI.
Volvo V40 D3
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
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
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 TFSI
3470 lb
Curb Weight
3406 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4475 lb
Weight Difference:
64 lb
1.84 %
General
Volvo V40 D3
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
M
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 D3
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
D5204T6
Engine Code
AXX, BPY, BWA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
197 hp
at 5100 rpm
Volvo V40 D3
148 hp
197 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Volvo V40 D3
236 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
Performance
Volvo V40 D3
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
127 mph
Maximum Speed
145 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 D3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
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23.45 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.29 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D3
23.45 lb/hp
17.29 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 D3
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Volvo V40 D3
51 mpg
26 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
41 mpg
city
19 mpg
59 mpg
highway
No data
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
838 mi
Range
419 mi
Volvo V40 D3
838 mi
419 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
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).
168.7 kWh
Volvo V40 D3
94.6 kWh
168.7 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
Emission Standard
Euro 4
195 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
341 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 D3
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
895 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.6 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft
