The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 D3 (16 - 18) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 3.2 quattro S tronic DSG (04 - 08)
€ 28,800
€ 35,800
€ 28,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,800
ⓘ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 3.2.
Volvo V40 D3
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
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 3.2
3441 lb
Curb Weight
3616 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4685 lb
Weight Difference:
174 lb
4.81 %
General
Volvo V40 D3
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
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 dual clutch transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 D3
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
D5204T6
Engine Code
BDB, BMJ, BUB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3.2 L / 157 cu in
148 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
247 hp
at 6300 rpm
Volvo V40 D3
148 hp
247 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Volvo V40 D3
236 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
Performance
Volvo V40 D3
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
130 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 D3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
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23.25 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.64 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D3
23.25 lb/hp
14.64 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 D3
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
Fuel Economy
65 mpg
combined
25 mpg
Volvo V40 D3
65 mpg
25 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
59 mpg
city
18 mpg
71 mpg
highway
No data
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
1070 mi
Range
396 mi
Volvo V40 D3
1070 mi
396 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
Environmental Impact
74 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
74 kWh
178.2 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
151 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 D3
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
924 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
