The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo V40 T3 (15 - 16) vs. Audi A3 2.0 TDI (08 - 09)

€ 25,400
Volvo V40 T3 (15 - 16) Volvo V40 T3
€ 25,000
 Audi A3 2.0 TDI (08 - 09) Audi A3 2.0 TDI
€ 25,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,000

ⓘ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 5.2 inches longer and 0.7 inches wider.
Volvo V40 T3
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
55.9
Blueprint Volvo V40 T3 (15 - 16)
70.2
80.4
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI (08 - 09)
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 (15 - 16)
104.2
172
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI (08 - 09)
101.5
166.9
172 in
Length
166.9 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Volvo V40 T3
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
3408 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4332 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4145 lb
Volvo V40 T3 (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
333 lb
9.77 %
Audi A3 2.0 TDI (08 - 09)

General

Volvo V40 T3
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
M
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Volvo V40 T3
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
B4204T37
Engine Code
CBAB, CFFB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
150 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Volvo V40 T3
150 hp
138 hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
184 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Volvo V40 T3
184 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Audi A3 2.0 TDI

Performance

Volvo V40 T3
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

377 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 T3

62 mph 62
mph

430 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 2.0 TDI

▶ REPLAY
22.72 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.28 lb/hp
Volvo V40 T3
22.72 lb/hp
22.28 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo V40 T3
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Volvo V40 T3
43 mpg
46 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
32 mpg
city
36 mpg
52 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
700 mi
Range
670 mi
Volvo V40 T3
700 mi
670 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
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).
104.9 kWh
Volvo V40 T3
104.1 kWh
104.9 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo V40 T3
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
924 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
30.6 cu ft