The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 D4 (16 - 18) vs. Audi A3 2.0 TFSI S tronic DSG (04 - 05)
€ 32,300

€ 28,400

€ 32,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Volvo V40 D4 is 16.7 cm longer, 9.2 cm wider and 0.1 cm lower than the Audi A3 2.0 TFSI.
Volvo V40 D4
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
1420
1857
2041
1421
1765
1957
1857 mm
Width
1765 mm
2041 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1957 mm
1420 mm
Height
1421 mm
2647
4370
2578
4203
4370 mm
Length
4203 mm
2647 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V40 D4
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
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 TFSI
M
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)

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 TFSI
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
D4204T14
Engine Code
AXX, BPY, BWA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1969 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
187 bhp
at 4250 rpm
Power
197 bhp
at 5100 rpm
Volvo V40 D4
187 bhp
197 bhp
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
400 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
280 NM
at 1800 rpm
Volvo V40 D4
400 NM
280 NM
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
Performance
Volvo V40 D4
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
143 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
7.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
103 m
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 D4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
96 m
0.000 sec

Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
▶ REPLAY
8.44 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.34 kg/bhp
Volvo V40 D4
8.44 kg/bhp
7.34 kg/bhp
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 D4
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy
74 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Volvo V40 D4
74 mpg
37 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
67 mpg
city
27 mpg
78 mpg
motorway
No data
62 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
1014 mi
Range
444 mi
Volvo V40 D4
1014 mi
444 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
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).
145.8 kWh
Volvo V40 D4
78.2 kWh
145.8 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
99 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
185 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 D4
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
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