The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 D4 (12 - 14) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF quattro (06 - 08)
€ 29,000
€ 28,700
€ 29,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,700
ⓘ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 D4 is 3.3 inches longer, 0.7 inches wider and 0.1 inches lower than the Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF.
Volvo V40 D4
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
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
168.7
172 in
Length
168.7 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V40 D4
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
3459 lb
Curb Weight
3428 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4497 lb
Weight Difference:
31 lb
0.9 %
General
Volvo V40 D4
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
M
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 D4
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Straight-five diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
D5204T4
Engine Code
BMN, BKQ, BUY
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
175 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
Volvo V40 D4
175 hp
168 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Volvo V40 D4
295 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Performance
Volvo V40 D4
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
137 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 D4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
▶ REPLAY
19.77 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.4 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D4
19.77 lb/hp
20.4 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 D4
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Volvo V40 D4
55 mpg
37 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
44 mpg
city
28 mpg
62 mpg
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
867 mi
Range
583 mi
Volvo V40 D4
867 mi
583 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 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).
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).
131.6 kWh
Volvo V40 D4
88.5 kWh
131.6 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
278 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 D4
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
994 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
