The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 T5 Geartronic (12 - 14) vs. Audi A3 2.0 TDI (08 - 09)
€ 33,000
€ 25,000
€ 33,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,000
ⓘ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 T5 is 13.1 cm longer, 1.8 cm wider and 0.1 cm lower than the Audi A3 2.0 TDI.
Volvo V40 T5
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
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
4238
4369 mm
Length
4238 mm
2647 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V40 T5
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
1570 kg
Kerb Weight
1395 kg
2010 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1880 kg
Weight Difference:
175 kg
11.15 %
General
Volvo V40 T5
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
M
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 T5
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Straight-five petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
B5254T12
Engine Code
CBAB, CFFB
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2497 CC
Engine Capacity
1968 CC
251 bhp
at 5400 rpm
Power
138 bhp
at 4200 rpm
Volvo V40 T5
251 bhp
138 bhp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
360 NM
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
320 NM
at 1750 rpm
Volvo V40 T5
360 NM
320 NM
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Performance
Volvo V40 T5
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
85 m
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 T5
62 mph
62
mph
mph
131 m
0.000 sec
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
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6.25 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.11 kg/bhp
Volvo V40 T5
6.25 kg/bhp
10.11 kg/bhp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 T5
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
55 mpg
Volvo V40 T5
36 mpg
55 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
25 mpg
city
43 mpg
47 mpg
motorway
No data
62 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
488 mi
Range
670 mi
Volvo V40 T5
488 mi
670 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
149.7 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).
104.9 kWh
Volvo V40 T5
149.7 kWh
104.9 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
185 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
134 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 T5
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
440 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
335 L
Boot Capacity
350 L
1032 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1080 L
