The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 D3 Geartronic (12 - 15) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI quattro (09 - 09)
€ 28,800
€ 27,800
€ 28,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Volvo V40 D3 is 3 inches longer, 0.7 inches wider and 0.1 inches lower than the Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI.
Volvo V40 D3
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
55.9
70.2
80.4
56
69.5
78.5
70.2 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
3512 lb
Curb Weight
3296 lb
4497 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4365 lb
Weight Difference:
216 lb
6.15 %
General
Volvo V40 D3
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
M
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 D3
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Straight-five diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
D5204T6
Engine Code
CBAB, CFFB
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Volvo V40 D3
148 hp
138 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Volvo V40 D3
258 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Performance
Volvo V40 D3
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
127 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 D3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
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23.73 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.88 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D3
23.73 lb/hp
23.88 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 D3
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
42 mpg
Volvo V40 D3
45 mpg
42 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
34 mpg
city
32 mpg
55 mpg
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
717 mi
Range
665 mi
Volvo V40 D3
717 mi
665 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
107 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).
115.2 kWh
Volvo V40 D3
107 kWh
115.2 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
219 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
235 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 D3
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
985 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
