The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 T5 Geartronic (16 - 18) vs. Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF (08 - 08)
€ 40,000
€ 24,400
€ 40,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. Both cars are the same height, but the Volvo V40 T5 is 5.2 inches longer and 3.6 inches wider.
Volvo V40 T5
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
55.9
73.1
80.4
55.9
69.5
77
73.1 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
166.9
172 in
Length
166.9 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V40 T5
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
3488 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4145 lb
Weight Difference:
412 lb
11.81 %
General
Volvo V40 T5
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
M
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 T5
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
B4204T11
Engine Code
BMM
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
242 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4000 rpm
Volvo V40 T5
242 hp
138 hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Volvo V40 T5
258 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Performance
Volvo V40 T5
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
149 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
6.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 T5
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
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14.41 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.28 lb/hp
Volvo V40 T5
14.41 lb/hp
22.28 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 T5
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Volvo V40 T5
40 mpg
46 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
30 mpg
city
35 mpg
49 mpg
highway
No data
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
653 mi
Range
670 mi
Volvo V40 T5
653 mi
670 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Environmental Impact
111.8 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
111.8 kWh
104.9 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
220 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 T5
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
922 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
