The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo V40 D4 Geartronic (14 - 15) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF S tronic DSG (05 - 08)

€ 31,800
Volvo V40 D4 Geartronic (14 - 15) Volvo V40 D4
€ 27,300
 Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF S tronic DSG (05 - 08) Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
€ 31,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,300

ⓘ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. The Volvo V40 D4 is 3.3 inches longer, 0.7 inches wider and 0.1 inches lower than the Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF.
Volvo V40 D4
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
55.9
Blueprint Volvo V40 D4 Geartronic (14 - 15)
70.2
80.4
56
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF S tronic DSG (05 - 08)
69.5
78.5
70.2 in
Width
69.5 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.5 in
55.9 in
Height
56 in
Blueprint Volvo V40 D4 Geartronic (14 - 15)
104.2
172
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF S tronic DSG (05 - 08)
101.5
168.7
172 in
Length
168.7 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Volvo V40 D4
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
3560 lb
Curb Weight
3274 lb
4464 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4343 lb
Volvo V40 D4 Geartronic (14 - 15)
Weight Difference:
287 lb
8.06 %
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF S tronic DSG (05 - 08)

General

Volvo V40 D4
Audi A3 Sportback 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 dual clutch transmission

Engine

Volvo V40 D4
Audi A3 Sportback 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
187 hp
138 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Volvo V40 D4
295 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF

Performance

Volvo V40 D4
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
143 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

328 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 D4

62 mph 62
mph

420 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo V40 D4
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
42 mpg
Volvo V40 D4
56 mpg
42 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
47 mpg
city
31 mpg
64 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
917 mi
Range
610 mi
Volvo V40 D4
917 mi
610 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Environmental Impact
86.4 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).
115.2 kWh
Volvo V40 D4
86.4 kWh
115.2 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
243 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

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