The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo V40 D4 (14 - 15) vs. Audi A3 2.0 TDI (09 - 12)

€ 29,900
Volvo V40 D4 (14 - 15) Volvo V40 D4
€ 25,400
 Audi A3 2.0 TDI (09 - 12) Audi A3 2.0 TDI
€ 29,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,400

ⓘ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
55.9
Blueprint Volvo V40 D4 (14 - 15)
70.2
80.4
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI (09 - 12)
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 (14 - 15)
104.2
172
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI (09 - 12)
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
3479 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4420 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4145 lb
Volvo V40 D4 (14 - 15)
Weight Difference:
403 lb
11.58 %
Audi A3 2.0 TDI (09 - 12)

General

Volvo V40 D4
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
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
Straight-four diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
D4204T14
Engine Code
CBAB, CFFB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
187 hp
at 4250 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Volvo V40 D4
187 hp
138 hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
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

Performance

Volvo V40 D4
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
143 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
7.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

338 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 D4

62 mph 62
mph

430 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 2.0 TDI

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo V40 D4
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
53 mpg
Volvo V40 D4
62 mpg
53 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
56 mpg
city
43 mpg
65 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
1014 mi
Range
777 mi
Volvo V40 D4
1014 mi
777 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
78.2 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).
90.4 kWh
Volvo V40 D4
78.2 kWh
90.4 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
185 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo V40 D4
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
941 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