The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo V40 T2 Geartronic (16 - 18) vs. Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF S tronic DSG (06 - 08)

€ 25,600
Volvo V40 T2 Geartronic (16 - 18) Volvo V40 T2
€ 24,500
 Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF S tronic DSG (06 - 08) Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
€ 25,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,500

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Volvo V40 T2 is 15.6 cm longer, 9.2 cm wider and 0.1 cm lower than the Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF.
Volvo V40 T2
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
1420
Blueprint Volvo V40 T2 Geartronic (16 - 18)
1857
2041
1421
Blueprint Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF S tronic DSG (06 - 08)
1765
1957
1857 mm
Width
1765 mm
2041 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1957 mm
1420 mm
Height
1421 mm
Blueprint Volvo V40 T2 Geartronic (16 - 18)
2647
4370
Blueprint Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF S tronic DSG (06 - 08)
2578
4214
4370 mm
Length
4214 mm
2647 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm

Vehicle Weight

Volvo V40 T2
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
1554 kg
Kerb Weight
1395 kg
1965 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1880 kg
Volvo V40 T2 Geartronic (16 - 18)
Weight Difference:
159 kg
10.23 %
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF S tronic DSG (06 - 08)

General

Volvo V40 T2
Audi A3 1.9 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 1.9 TDI DPF
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
B4154T5
Engine Code
BJB, BKC, BXE, BLS
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1498 CC
Engine Capacity
1896 CC
120 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Volvo V40 T2
120 bhp
104 bhp
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
220 NM
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1900 rpm
Volvo V40 T2
220 NM
250 NM
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF

Performance

Volvo V40 T2
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
118 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

136 m
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 T2

62 mph 62
mph

154 m
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF

▶ REPLAY
12.95 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.41 kg/bhp
Volvo V40 T2
12.95 kg/bhp
13.41 kg/bhp
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo V40 T2
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Volvo V40 T2
51 mpg
50 mpg
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
39 mpg
city
38 mpg
63 mpg
motorway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
62 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
700 mi
Range
610 mi
Volvo V40 T2
700 mi
610 mi
Audi A3 1.9 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).
115.2 kWh
Volvo V40 T2
104.1 kWh
115.2 kWh
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 4
129 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
148 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo V40 T2
Audi A3 1.9 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