The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 T3 Geartronic (15 - 16) vs. Audi A3 2.0 TDI DSG (03 - 05)
€ 27,200
€ 24,800
€ 27,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,800
ⓘ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 2.0 TDI
55.9
70.2
80.4
55.9
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
104.2
172
101.5
165.5
172 in
Length
165.5 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V40 T3
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
3426 lb
Curb Weight
3186 lb
4332 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4255 lb
Weight Difference:
240 lb
7.01 %
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 automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 T3
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
B4154T4
Engine Code
BKD
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
150 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4000 rpm
Volvo V40 T3
150 hp
138 hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
184 lb‑ft
at 1700 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
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 T3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
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22.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.09 lb/hp
Volvo V40 T3
22.84 lb/hp
23.09 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 T3
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Volvo V40 T3
43 mpg
41 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
32 mpg
city
32 mpg
52 mpg
highway
No data
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
700 mi
Range
600 mi
Volvo V40 T3
700 mi
600 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).
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).
117.3 kWh
Volvo V40 T3
104.1 kWh
117.3 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 T3
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
906 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft
