The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 T3 Geartronic (16 - 18) vs. Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF S tronic DSG (06 - 08)
€ 28,600
€ 24,500
€ 28,600
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. Both cars are the same height, but the Volvo V40 T3 is 6.1 inches longer and 3.6 inches wider.
Volvo V40 T3
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
55.9
73.1
80.4
55.9
69.5
77
73.1 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
165.9
172 in
Length
165.9 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V40 T3
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
3426 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4332 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4145 lb
Weight Difference:
351 lb
10.25 %
General
Volvo V40 T3
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
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 1.9 TDI DPF
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
B4154T4
Engine Code
BJB, BKC, BXE, BLS
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.9 L / 93 cu in
150 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
Volvo V40 T3
150 hp
104 hp
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
184 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Volvo V40 T3
184 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
Performance
Volvo V40 T3
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
130 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 T3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
505 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
▶ REPLAY
22.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.57 lb/hp
Volvo V40 T3
22.84 lb/hp
29.57 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 T3
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
42 mpg
Volvo V40 T3
43 mpg
42 mpg
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
32 mpg
city
32 mpg
52 mpg
highway
No data
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
700 mi
Range
610 mi
Volvo V40 T3
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).
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
104.1 kWh
115.2 kWh
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 4
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 T3
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
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
