The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 D4 ECO Geartronic (14 - 15) vs. Audi A3 2.0 TFSI S tronic (08 - 12)
€ 31,800
€ 31,000
€ 31,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,000
ⓘ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 5.2 inches longer and 0.7 inches wider.
Volvo V40 D4 ECO
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
55.9
70.2
80.4
55.9
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
104.2
172
101.5
166.9
172 in
Length
166.9 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V40 D4 ECO
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
3560 lb
Curb Weight
3097 lb
4464 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb
Weight Difference:
463 lb
13 %
General
Volvo V40 D4 ECO
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
M
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 D4 ECO
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
D4204T14
Engine Code
AXX, BPY, BWA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
187 hp
at 4250 rpm
Power
197 hp
at 5100 rpm
Volvo V40 D4 ECO
187 hp
197 hp
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Volvo V40 D4 ECO
295 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
Performance
Volvo V40 D4 ECO
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
143 mph
Maximum Speed
148 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 D4 ECO
62 mph
62
mph
mph
308 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
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19.04 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.72 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D4 ECO
19.04 lb/hp
15.72 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 D4 ECO
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Volvo V40 D4 ECO
59 mpg
32 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
48 mpg
city
24 mpg
67 mpg
highway
No data
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
963 mi
Range
468 mi
Volvo V40 D4 ECO
963 mi
468 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
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).
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).
138.2 kWh
Volvo V40 D4 ECO
82.2 kWh
138.2 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
171 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
270 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 D4 ECO
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
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)
30.6 cu ft
