The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo V40 D4 Geartronic (12 - 14) vs. Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF S tronic DSG (06 - 08)

€ 30,800
Volvo V40 D4 Geartronic (12 - 14) Volvo V40 D4
€ 27,900
 Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF S tronic DSG (06 - 08) Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
€ 30,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,900

ⓘ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 is 6.1 inches longer and 0.7 inches wider.
Volvo V40 D4
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
55.9
Blueprint Volvo V40 D4 Geartronic (12 - 14)
70.2
80.4
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF S tronic DSG (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 Geartronic (12 - 14)
104.2
172
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF S tronic DSG (06 - 08)
101.5
165.9
172 in
Length
165.9 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Volvo V40 D4
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
3512 lb
Curb Weight
3186 lb
4497 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4255 lb
Volvo V40 D4 Geartronic (12 - 14)
Weight Difference:
326 lb
9.28 %
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF S tronic DSG (06 - 08)

General

Volvo V40 D4
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
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Volvo V40 D4
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Straight-five diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
D5204T4
Engine Code
BMN, BKQ, BUY
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
175 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
Volvo V40 D4
175 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
295 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF

Performance

Volvo V40 D4
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
134 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

377 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 D4

62 mph 62
mph

354 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF

▶ REPLAY
20.07 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.96 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D4
20.07 lb/hp
18.96 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo V40 D4
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Volvo V40 D4
45 mpg
40 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
34 mpg
city
31 mpg
55 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
717 mi
Range
579 mi
Volvo V40 D4
717 mi
579 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Environmental Impact
107 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
107 kWh
121.3 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
219 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
251 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo V40 D4
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
985 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