The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo V40 T3 (12 - 15) vs. Audi A3 3.2 quattro S tronic DSG (03 - 05)

€ 25,000
Volvo V40 T3 (12 - 15) Volvo V40 T3
€ 33,300
Audi A3 3.2 quattro S tronic DSG (03 - 05) Audi A3 3.2
€ 25,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,300

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. Both cars are the same height, but the Volvo V40 T3 is 6.5 inches longer and 0.7 inches wider.
Volvo V40 T3
Audi A3 3.2
55.9
Blueprint Volvo V40 T3 (12 - 15)
70.2
80.4
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 3.2 quattro S tronic DSG (03 - 05)
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 T3 (12 - 15)
104.2
172
Blueprint Audi A3 3.2 quattro S tronic DSG (03 - 05)
101.5
165.5
172 in
Length
165.5 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Volvo V40 T3
Audi A3 3.2
3241 lb
Curb Weight
3527 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4597 lb
Volvo V40 T3 (12 - 15)
Weight Difference:
287 lb
8.14 %
Audi A3 3.2 quattro S tronic DSG (03 - 05)

General

Volvo V40 T3
Audi A3 3.2
M
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Volvo V40 T3
Audi A3 3.2
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
B4164T3
Engine Code
BDB, BMJ, BUB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
3.2 L / 157 cu in
148 hp
at 5700 rpm
Power
247 hp
at 6300 rpm
Volvo V40 T3
148 hp
247 hp
Audi A3 3.2
177 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Volvo V40 T3
177 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Audi A3 3.2

Performance

Volvo V40 T3
Audi A3 3.2
130 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

400 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 T3

62 mph 62
mph

292 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 3.2

 REPLAY
21.9 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.28 lb/hp
Volvo V40 T3
21.9 lb/hp
14.28 lb/hp
Audi A3 3.2

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo V40 T3
Audi A3 3.2
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
24 mpg
Volvo V40 T3
44 mpg
24 mpg
Audi A3 3.2
35 mpg
city
17 mpg
52 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
727 mi
Range
377 mi
Volvo V40 T3
727 mi
377 mi
Audi A3 3.2
Environmental Impact
100.4 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).
187.5 kWh
Volvo V40 T3
100.4 kWh
187.5 kWh
Audi A3 3.2
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
383 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo V40 T3
Audi A3 3.2
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
970 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