The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 T2 Geartronic (15 - 16) vs. Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF S tronic DSG (06 - 08)
€ 25,300
€ 27,900
€ 25,300
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. The Volvo V40 T2 is 15.5 cm longer, 1.8 cm wider and 0.1 cm lower than the Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF.
Volvo V40 T2
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
1420
1783
2041
1421
1765
1957
1783 mm
Width
1765 mm
2041 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1957 mm
1420 mm
Height
1421 mm
2647
4369
2578
4214
4369 mm
Length
4214 mm
2647 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V40 T2
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
1554 kg
Kerb Weight
1445 kg
1965 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1930 kg
Weight Difference:
109 kg
7.01 %
General
Volvo V40 T2
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
M
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 T2
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
B4154T5
Engine Code
BMN, BKQ, BUY
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1498 CC
Engine Capacity
1968 CC
120 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
168 bhp
at 4200 rpm
Volvo V40 T2
120 bhp
168 bhp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
220 NM
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 1750 rpm
Volvo V40 T2
220 NM
350 NM
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Performance
Volvo V40 T2
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
118 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
136 m
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 T2
62 mph
62
mph
mph
108 m
0.000 sec
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
▶ REPLAY
12.95 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.6 kg/bhp
Volvo V40 T2
12.95 kg/bhp
8.6 kg/bhp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 T2
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Volvo V40 T2
51 mpg
48 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
39 mpg
city
37 mpg
63 mpg
motorway
No data
62 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
700 mi
Range
579 mi
Volvo V40 T2
700 mi
579 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Environmental Impact
104.1 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).
121.3 kWh
Volvo V40 T2
104.1 kWh
121.3 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
129 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
156 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 T2
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
411 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
335 L
Boot Capacity
350 L
1032 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1100 L
