The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 T4 Powershift (12 - 15) vs. Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF (06 - 08)
€ 29,100
€ 25,800
€ 29,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,800
ⓘ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. The Volvo V40 T4 is 15.5 cm longer, 1.8 cm wider and 0.1 cm lower than the Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF.
Volvo V40 T4
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
1420
1783
2041
1421
1765
1957
1783 mm
Width
1765 mm
2041 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1957 mm
1420 mm
Height
1421 mm
2647
4369
2578
4214
4369 mm
Length
4214 mm
2647 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V40 T4
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
1508 kg
Kerb Weight
1415 kg
1940 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1900 kg
Weight Difference:
93 kg
6.17 %
General
Volvo V40 T4
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
M
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 T4
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
B4164T
Engine Code
BMN, BKQ, BUY
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1596 CC
Engine Capacity
1968 CC
178 bhp
at 5700 rpm
Power
168 bhp
at 4200 rpm
Volvo V40 T4
178 bhp
168 bhp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
240 NM
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 1750 rpm
Volvo V40 T4
240 NM
350 NM
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Performance
Volvo V40 T4
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
140 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
118 m
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 T4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
114 m
0.000 sec
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
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8.47 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.42 kg/bhp
Volvo V40 T4
8.47 kg/bhp
8.42 kg/bhp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 T4
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Volvo V40 T4
46 mpg
50 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
36 mpg
city
37 mpg
55 mpg
motorway
No data
62 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
631 mi
Range
600 mi
Volvo V40 T4
631 mi
600 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Environmental Impact
115.6 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 T4
115.6 kWh
117.3 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
143 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
151 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 T4
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
432 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
335 L
Boot Capacity
350 L
1032 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1100 L
