The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo V40 D4 ECO Geartronic (14 - 15) vs. Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF (06 - 08)

€ 31,800
Volvo V40 D4 ECO Geartronic (14 - 15) Volvo V40 D4 ECO
€ 25,800
 Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF (06 - 08) Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
€ 31,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,800

ⓘ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. 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 Geartronic (14 - 15)
70.2
80.4
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF (06 - 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 Geartronic (14 - 15)
104.2
172
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF (06 - 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
3560 lb
Curb Weight
3120 lb
4464 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4189 lb
Volvo V40 D4 ECO Geartronic (14 - 15)
Weight Difference:
441 lb
12.39 %
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF (06 - 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
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic 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
BMN, BKQ, BUY
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
187 hp
at 4250 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
Volvo V40 D4 ECO
187 hp
168 hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Volvo V40 D4 ECO
295 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF

Performance

Volvo V40 D4 ECO
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
143 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

328 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 D4 ECO

62 mph 62
mph

374 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo V40 D4 ECO
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Volvo V40 D4 ECO
59 mpg
41 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
48 mpg
city
31 mpg
67 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
963 mi
Range
600 mi
Volvo V40 D4 ECO
963 mi
600 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Environmental Impact
82.2 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).
117.3 kWh
Volvo V40 D4 ECO
82.2 kWh
117.3 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
171 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
243 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo V40 D4 ECO
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
904 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft