The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo V40 D4 (12 - 14) vs. Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF (08 - 08)

€ 29,000
Volvo V40 D4 (12 - 14) Volvo V40 D4
€ 24,400
 Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF (08 - 08) Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
€ 29,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,400

ⓘ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 D4 is 5.2 inches longer and 0.7 inches wider.
Volvo V40 D4
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
55.9
Blueprint Volvo V40 D4 (12 - 14)
70.2
80.4
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF (08 - 08)
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
Blueprint Volvo V40 D4 (12 - 14)
104.2
172
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF (08 - 08)
101.5
166.9
172 in
Length
166.9 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Volvo V40 D4
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
3459 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4145 lb
Volvo V40 D4 (12 - 14)
Weight Difference:
384 lb
11.1 %
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF (08 - 08)

General

Volvo V40 D4
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
M
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Volvo V40 D4
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Straight-five diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
D5204T4
Engine Code
BMM
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
175 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4000 rpm
Volvo V40 D4
175 hp
138 hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Volvo V40 D4
295 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF

Performance

Volvo V40 D4
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
137 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 D4

62 mph 62
mph

430 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF

▶ REPLAY
19.77 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.28 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D4
19.77 lb/hp
22.28 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo V40 D4
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Volvo V40 D4
55 mpg
46 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
44 mpg
city
35 mpg
62 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
867 mi
Range
670 mi
Volvo V40 D4
867 mi
670 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Environmental Impact
88.5 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).
104.9 kWh
Volvo V40 D4
88.5 kWh
104.9 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo V40 D4
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
994 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
30.6 cu ft