The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 D4 (14 - 15) vs. Audi A3 2.0 TDI DSG (03 - 05)
€ 29,900
€ 24,800
€ 29,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Volvo V40 D4 is 16.6 cm longer, 1.8 cm wider and 0.1 cm lower than the Audi A3 2.0 TDI.
Volvo V40 D4
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
1420
1783
2041
1421
1765
1957
1783 mm
Width
1765 mm
2041 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1957 mm
1420 mm
Height
1421 mm
2647
4369
2578
4203
4369 mm
Length
4203 mm
2647 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V40 D4
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
1578 kg
Kerb Weight
1445 kg
2005 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1930 kg
Weight Difference:
133 kg
8.43 %
General
Volvo V40 D4
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
M
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch 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
BKD
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1969 CC
Engine Capacity
1968 CC
187 bhp
at 4250 rpm
Power
138 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Volvo V40 D4
187 bhp
138 bhp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
400 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
320 NM
at 1750 rpm
Volvo V40 D4
400 NM
320 NM
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
mph
103 m
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 D4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
131 m
0.000 sec
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
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8.44 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.47 kg/bhp
Volvo V40 D4
8.44 kg/bhp
10.47 kg/bhp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 D4
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
74 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Volvo V40 D4
74 mpg
50 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
67 mpg
city
39 mpg
78 mpg
motorway
No data
62 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
1014 mi
Range
600 mi
Volvo V40 D4
1014 mi
600 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).
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).
117.3 kWh
Volvo V40 D4
78.2 kWh
117.3 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
99 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
154 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 D4
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
427 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
335 L
Boot Capacity
350 L
1032 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1100 L
