The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo V40 T4 Powershift (12 - 15) vs. Audi A3 2.0 TDI S tronic (10 - 12)

€ 29,100
Volvo V40 T4 Powershift (12 - 15) Volvo V40 T4
€ 29,100
 Audi A3 2.0 TDI S tronic (10 - 12) Audi A3 2.0 TDI
€ 29,100
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. Both cars are the same height, but the Volvo V40 T4 is 5.2 inches longer and 0.7 inches wider.
Volvo V40 T4
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
55.9
Blueprint Volvo V40 T4 Powershift (12 - 15)
70.2
80.4
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI S tronic (10 - 12)
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
Blueprint Volvo V40 T4 Powershift (12 - 15)
104.2
172
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI S tronic (10 - 12)
101.5
166.9
172 in
Length
166.9 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Volvo V40 T4
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
3325 lb
Curb Weight
3131 lb
4277 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4200 lb
Volvo V40 T4 Powershift (12 - 15)
Weight Difference:
194 lb
5.84 %
Audi A3 2.0 TDI S tronic (10 - 12)

General

Volvo V40 T4
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 dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Volvo V40 T4
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
B4164T
Engine Code
CBBB, CFGB
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
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

Performance

Volvo V40 T4
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
140 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

387 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 T4

62 mph 62
mph

348 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 2.0 TDI

▶ REPLAY
18.68 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.64 lb/hp
Volvo V40 T4
18.68 lb/hp
18.64 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo V40 T4
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Volvo V40 T4
39 mpg
48 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
30 mpg
city
42 mpg
46 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
631 mi
Range
761 mi
Volvo V40 T4
631 mi
761 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
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).
100.7 kWh
Volvo V40 T4
115.6 kWh
100.7 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
230 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
206 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo V40 T4
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
952 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
30.6 cu ft