The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 T4 (12 - 15) vs. Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF quattro (06 - 08)
€ 27,300
€ 27,800
€ 27,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,800
ⓘ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 T4 is 6.1 inches longer and 0.7 inches wider.
Volvo V40 T4
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
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
165.9
172 in
Length
165.9 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V40 T4
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
3241 lb
Curb Weight
3197 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4431 lb
Weight Difference:
44 lb
1.36 %
General
Volvo V40 T4
Audi A3 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 T4
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
B4164T
Engine Code
BMN, BKQ, BUY
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
178 hp
at 5700 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
Volvo V40 T4
178 hp
168 hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
177 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Volvo V40 T4
177 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Performance
Volvo V40 T4
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
140 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 T4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
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18.21 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.03 lb/hp
Volvo V40 T4
18.21 lb/hp
19.03 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 T4
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Volvo V40 T4
43 mpg
37 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
34 mpg
city
28 mpg
50 mpg
highway
No data
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
700 mi
Range
583 mi
Volvo V40 T4
700 mi
583 mi
Audi A3 2.0 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).
131.6 kWh
Volvo V40 T4
104.1 kWh
131.6 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
278 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 T4
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
970 lb
Maximum Payload
1235 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
28.6 cu ft
