The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo V40 T4 Powershift (12 - 15) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF quattro (06 - 08)

€ 29,100
Volvo V40 T4 Powershift (12 - 15) Volvo V40 T4
€ 28,700
 Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF quattro (06 - 08) Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
€ 29,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,700

ⓘ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 8.3 cm longer, 1.8 cm wider and 0.3 cm lower than the Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF.
Volvo V40 T4
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
1420
Blueprint Volvo V40 T4 Powershift (12 - 15)
1783
2041
1423
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF quattro (06 - 08)
1765
1995
1783 mm
Width
1765 mm
2041 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1995 mm
1420 mm
Height
1423 mm
Blueprint Volvo V40 T4 Powershift (12 - 15)
2647
4369
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF quattro (06 - 08)
2578
4286
4369 mm
Length
4286 mm
2647 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm

Vehicle Weight

Volvo V40 T4
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
1508 kg
Kerb Weight
1555 kg
1940 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
2040 kg
Volvo V40 T4 Powershift (12 - 15)
Weight Difference:
47 kg
3.02 %
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF quattro (06 - 08)

General

Volvo V40 T4
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
M
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Volvo V40 T4
Audi A3 Sportback 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 Sportback 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 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF

Performance

Volvo V40 T4
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
140 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

118 m
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 T4

62 mph 62
mph

110 m
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF

▶ REPLAY
8.47 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.26 kg/bhp
Volvo V40 T4
8.47 kg/bhp
9.26 kg/bhp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo V40 T4
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Volvo V40 T4
46 mpg
44 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
36 mpg
city
33 mpg
55 mpg
motorway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
62 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
631 mi
Range
583 mi
Volvo V40 T4
631 mi
583 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 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).
131.6 kWh
Volvo V40 T4
115.6 kWh
131.6 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
143 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
173 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo V40 T4
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
432 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
335 L
Boot Capacity
302 L
1032 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1032 L