The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 D3 Geartronic (15 - 16) vs. Audi A3 3.2 quattro S tronic DSG (03 - 05)
€ 29,200
€ 33,300
€ 29,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,300
ⓘ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. Both cars are the same height, but the Volvo V40 D3 is 6.5 inches longer and 0.7 inches wider.
Volvo V40 D3
Audi A3 3.2
55.9
70.2
80.4
55.9
69.5
77
70.2 in
Width
69.5 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
55.9 in
Height
55.9 in
104.2
172
101.5
165.5
172 in
Length
165.5 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V40 D3
Audi A3 3.2
3477 lb
Curb Weight
3527 lb
4398 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4597 lb
Weight Difference:
51 lb
1.45 %
General
Volvo V40 D3
Audi A3 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 automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 D3
Audi A3 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 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 3.2
Performance
Volvo V40 D3
Audi A3 3.2
130 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 D3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 3.2
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23.49 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.28 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D3
23.49 lb/hp
14.28 lb/hp
Audi A3 3.2
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 D3
Audi A3 3.2
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
24 mpg
Volvo V40 D3
59 mpg
24 mpg
Audi A3 3.2
51 mpg
city
17 mpg
64 mpg
highway
No data
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
963 mi
Range
377 mi
Volvo V40 D3
963 mi
377 mi
Audi A3 3.2
Environmental Impact
82.2 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).
187.5 kWh
Volvo V40 D3
82.2 kWh
187.5 kWh
Audi A3 3.2
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
167 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
383 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 D3
Audi A3 3.2
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
922 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
28.6 cu ft
