The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 D4 Geartronic (12 - 14) vs. Audi A3 3.2 quattro S tronic DSG (05 - 08)
€ 30,800
€ 34,900
€ 30,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,900
ⓘ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 3.2
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
165.9
172 in
Length
165.9 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V40 D4
Audi A3 3.2
3512 lb
Curb Weight
3527 lb
4497 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4597 lb
Weight Difference:
15 lb
0.43 %
General
Volvo V40 D4
Audi A3 3.2
M
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 D4
Audi A3 3.2
Straight-five diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
D5204T4
Engine Code
BDB, BMJ, BUB
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3.2 L / 157 cu in
175 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
247 hp
at 6300 rpm
Volvo V40 D4
175 hp
247 hp
Audi A3 3.2
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Volvo V40 D4
295 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Audi A3 3.2
Performance
Volvo V40 D4
Audi A3 3.2
134 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 D4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 3.2
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20.07 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.28 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D4
20.07 lb/hp
14.28 lb/hp
Audi A3 3.2
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 D4
Audi A3 3.2
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
25 mpg
Volvo V40 D4
45 mpg
25 mpg
Audi A3 3.2
34 mpg
city
18 mpg
55 mpg
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
717 mi
Range
396 mi
Volvo V40 D4
717 mi
396 mi
Audi A3 3.2
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).
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).
178.2 kWh
Volvo V40 D4
107 kWh
178.2 kWh
Audi A3 3.2
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
219 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 D4
Audi A3 3.2
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
985 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
28.6 cu ft
