The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 D3 (18 - 18) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 3.2 quattro S tronic (08 - 09)
€ 29,200
€ 36,500
€ 29,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,500
ⓘ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 7.8 cm longer, 9.2 cm wider and 0.3 cm lower than the Audi A3 Sportback 3.2.
Volvo V40 D3
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
1420
1857
2041
1423
1765
1995
1857 mm
Width
1765 mm
2041 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1995 mm
1420 mm
Height
1423 mm
2647
4370
2578
4292
4370 mm
Length
4292 mm
2647 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V40 D3
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
1574 kg
Kerb Weight
1625 kg
1980 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2110 kg
Weight Difference:
51 kg
3.14 %
General
Volvo V40 D3
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
M
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 D3
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
D5204T6
Engine Code
BDB, BMJ, BUB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1969 CC
Engine Capacity
3189 CC
148 bhp
at 3750 rpm
Power
247 bhp
at 6300 rpm
Volvo V40 D3
148 bhp
247 bhp
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
320 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
320 NM
at 2500 rpm
Volvo V40 D3
320 NM
320 NM
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
Performance
Volvo V40 D3
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
127 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
119 m
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 D3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
86 m
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
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10.64 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.58 kg/bhp
Volvo V40 D3
10.64 kg/bhp
6.58 kg/bhp
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 D3
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
Fuel Economy
61 mpg
combined
30 mpg
Volvo V40 D3
61 mpg
30 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
50 mpg
city
22 mpg
71 mpg
motorway
No data
62 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 L
838 mi
Range
396 mi
Volvo V40 D3
838 mi
396 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
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).
178.2 kWh
Volvo V40 D3
94.6 kWh
178.2 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
Emission Standard
Euro 4
121 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 D3
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
406 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
335 L
Boot Capacity
302 L
1032 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1032 L
