The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 T3 (16 - 18) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF quattro (08 - 08)
€ 26,800
€ 29,100
€ 26,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,100
ⓘ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 T3 is 3.1 inches longer, 3.6 inches wider and 0.1 inches lower than the Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF.
Volvo V40 T3
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
55.9
73.1
80.4
56
69.5
78.5
73.1 in
Width
69.5 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.5 in
55.9 in
Height
56 in
104.2
172
101.5
169
172 in
Length
169 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V40 T3
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
3408 lb
Curb Weight
3395 lb
4332 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4464 lb
Weight Difference:
13 lb
0.38 %
General
Volvo V40 T3
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
M
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 T3
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
B4204T37
Engine Code
CBBB, CFGB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
150 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
Volvo V40 T3
150 hp
168 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
184 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Volvo V40 T3
184 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Performance
Volvo V40 T3
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
130 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 T3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
▶ REPLAY
22.72 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.21 lb/hp
Volvo V40 T3
22.72 lb/hp
20.21 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 T3
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
42 mpg
Volvo V40 T3
42 mpg
42 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
32 mpg
city
33 mpg
51 mpg
highway
No data
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
688 mi
Range
665 mi
Volvo V40 T3
688 mi
665 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Environmental Impact
106.1 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).
115.2 kWh
Volvo V40 T3
106.1 kWh
115.2 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 4
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 T3
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
924 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.6 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft
