The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo V40 D4 ECO (14 - 15) vs. Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF quattro (05 - 08)

€ 29,900
Volvo V40 D4 ECO (14 - 15) Volvo V40 D4 ECO
€ 26,300
 Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF quattro (05 - 08) Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
€ 29,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,300

ⓘ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 ECO is 6.1 inches longer and 0.7 inches wider.
Volvo V40 D4 ECO
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
55.9
Blueprint Volvo V40 D4 ECO (14 - 15)
70.2
80.4
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF quattro (05 - 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 ECO (14 - 15)
104.2
172
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF quattro (05 - 08)
101.5
165.9
172 in
Length
165.9 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Volvo V40 D4 ECO
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
3479 lb
Curb Weight
3197 lb
4420 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4431 lb
Volvo V40 D4 ECO (14 - 15)
Weight Difference:
282 lb
8.11 %
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF quattro (05 - 08)

General

Volvo V40 D4 ECO
Audi A3 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 ECO
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Straight-four diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
D4204T14
Engine Code
BMM
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 4000 rpm
Volvo V40 D4 ECO
187 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 ECO
295 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF

Performance

Volvo V40 D4 ECO
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
118 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

341 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 D4 ECO

62 mph 62
mph

430 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo V40 D4 ECO
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy
71 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Volvo V40 D4 ECO
71 mpg
40 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
62 mpg
city
31 mpg
78 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
1168 mi
Range
632 mi
Volvo V40 D4 ECO
1168 mi
632 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Environmental Impact
67.9 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).
121.3 kWh
Volvo V40 D4 ECO
67.9 kWh
121.3 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
137 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
251 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo V40 D4 ECO
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
941 lb
Maximum Payload
1235 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
28.6 cu ft