Car comparison

AUDI Q3 II (F3) 40 TDIvsVolvo XC40 2.0 D4

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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AUDI Q3 II (F3)

40 TDI

190 hp1968 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSUV2018-2020
VS

Volvo XC40

2.0 D4

190 hp1969 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTwin-turboSUV2018-2020

Comparison overview

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AUDI Q3 II (F3) 40 TDI

  • Fastest top speed
    221 km/h
    137 mph
  • Most powerful
    190 hp
    142 kW
  • Highest torque
    400 Nm
    295 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,695 kg
    3,737 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    112 hp/t
    84 kW/t
    8.9 kg/hp
  • Best estimated range
    1,125 km
    699 mi
  • Largest trunk
    530 L
  • Best overall score
    61/100
  • Best performance score
    49/100
  • Best practicality score
    85/100

Volvo XC40 2.0 D4

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.9 s
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.1 L/100 km
    46.1 mpg US
    55.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    133 g/km
  • Best economy score
    93/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIQ3 II (F3)40 TDIVolvoXC402.0 D4
Power
190hp142kW
190hp142kW
Torque
400Nm295lb-ft
400Nm295lb-ft
Curb weight
1,695kg3,737lb
1,728kg3,810lb
Gross weight
2,225kg4,905lb
2,250kg4,960lb
Top speed
221 km/h
137 mph
210 km/h
130 mph
To 99% top speed
88.2s99% target: 219 km/h / 136 mph
Calculated
84.3s99% target: 208 km/h / 129 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
8.0s
7.9s
0-200 km/h
40.0s
Calculated
51.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.6s
Calculated
7.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.6L/100 km42mpg US50.4mpg UK
5.1L/100 km46.1mpg US55.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
6.4L/100 km36.8mpg US44.1mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption highway
5.2L/100 km45.2mpg US54.3mpg UK
-
Quarter mile
15.8s
Calculated
15.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
112hp/t84kW/t51hp/1000 lb
Calculated
110hp/t82kW/t50hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
236Nm/t158lb-ft/ton
Calculated
231Nm/t155lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,125km699mi
Calculated
1,059km658mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,968cc120cu in
1,969cc120cu in
Length
4,484mm177in
4,425mm174in
Width
1,856mm73in
1,863mm73in
Height
1,616mm64in
1,652mm65in
Wheelbase
2,680mm106in
2,702mm106in
Front track
1,584mm62in
1,601mm63in
Rear track
1,576mm62in
1,626mm64in
Ground clearance-
211mm8in
Trunk volume
530L
460L
Max trunk volume
1,525L
1,336L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
63L
54L
CO2 emissions
148g/km
133g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

AUDI Q3 II (F3) 40 TDIVolvo XC40 2.0 D4PowerTorque
  • AUDI Q3 II (F3) 40 TDI: Power / Torque
  • Volvo XC40 2.0 D4: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIQ3 II (F3)40 TDI3,500-4,000 rpm1,750-3,250 rpm4,250 rpm
VolvoXC402.0 D44,000 rpm1,750-2,500 rpm4,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIQ3 II (F3)40 TDIVolvoXC402.0 D4
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.6 s
7.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
8.0 s
7.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
40.0 s
51.2 s
Top speed
221 km/h
137 mph
210 km/h
130 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.8 s
6.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.3 s
10.2 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.3 s
13.2 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.8 s
15.8 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
145 km/h
90 mph
143 km/h
89 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIQ3 II (F3)40 TDI
190 hp
142 kW
VolvoXC402.0 D4
190 hp
142 kW

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIQ3 II (F3)40 TDI
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
VolvoXC402.0 D4
400 Nm
295 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIQ3 II (F3)40 TDI
1,695 kg
3,737 lb
VolvoXC402.0 D4
1,728 kg
3,810 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIQ3 II (F3)40 TDI
221 km/h
137 mph
VolvoXC402.0 D4
210 km/h
130 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIQ3 II (F3)40 TDI8.0 s
VolvoXC402.0 D47.9 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volvo XC40 2.0 D4 and AUDI Q3 II (F3) 40 TDI: 0.1 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIQ3 II (F3)40 TDI
5.6 L/100 km
42.0 mpg US
50.4 mpg UK
VolvoXC402.0 D4
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Volvo XC40 2.0 D4 and AUDI Q3 II (F3) 40 TDI: 0.5 L/100 km.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIQ3 II (F3)40 TDI
112 hp/t
84 kW/t
8.9 kg/hp
VolvoXC402.0 D4
110 hp/t
82 kW/t
9.1 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIQ3 II (F3)40 TDI
1,125 km
699 mi
VolvoXC402.0 D4
1,059 km
658 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIQ3 II (F3)40 TDI
190 hp
142 kW
8.0 s
221 km/h
137 mph
VolvoXC402.0 D4
190 hp
142 kW
7.9 s
210 km/h
130 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
AUDIQ3 II (F3)40 TDI
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h8.0 s
Top speed
221 km/h
137 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
530 L
18.7 cu ft
Length
4,484 mm
176.5 in
Height
1,616 mm
63.6 in
VolvoXC402.0 D4
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h7.9 s
Top speed
210 km/h
130 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
460 L
16.2 cu ft
Length
4,425 mm
174.2 in
Height
1,652 mm
65.0 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
AUDIQ3 II (F3)40 TDI
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h8.0 s
Top speed
221 km/h
137 mph
5.6 L/100 km
42.0 mpg US
50.4 mpg UK
VolvoXC402.0 D4
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h7.9 s
Top speed
210 km/h
130 mph
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 mpg UK

AUDI Q3 II (F3) 40 TDI is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
AUDIQ3 II (F3)40 TDI
5.6 L/100 km
42.0 mpg US
50.4 mpg UK
8.0 s
VolvoXC402.0 D4
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 mpg UK
7.9 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
AUDIQ3 II (F3)40 TDI
112 hp/t
84 kW/t
8.9 kg/hp
5.6 L/100 km
42.0 mpg US
50.4 mpg UK
VolvoXC402.0 D4
110 hp/t
82 kW/t
9.1 kg/hp
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIQ3 II (F3)40 TDIVolvoXC402.0 D4
Power
190 hp
142 kW
190 hp
142 kW
Torque
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
Acceleration
8.0 s
7.9 s
Top speed
221 km/h
137 mph
210 km/h
130 mph
Lightness
1,695 kg
3,737 lb
1,728 kg
3,810 lb
Fuel consumption
5.6 L/100 km
42.0 mpg US
50.4 mpg UK
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
530 L
18.7 cu ft
Length
4,484 mm
176.5 in
Height
1,616 mm
63.6 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
460 L
16.2 cu ft
Length
4,425 mm
174.2 in
Height
1,652 mm
65.0 in
Range score
1,125 km
699 mi
1,059 km
658 mi
CO2 score
148 g/km
133 g/km
Trunk score
530 L
18.7 cu ft
460 L
16.2 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
112 hp/t
84 kW/t
8.9 kg/hp
110 hp/t
82 kW/t
9.1 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleAUDI Q3 II (F3) 40 TDIVolvo XC40 2.0 D4
Consumption5.6 L/100 km42 mpg US50.4 mpg UK5.1 L/100 km46.1 mpg US55.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km9.80 LC100 km8.92 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi15.77 LC100 mi14.36 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used840 L222 US gal185 UK gal765 L202 US gal168 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,470 LC/year1,339 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI Q3 II (F3) 40 TDI

  • Is 33 kg lighter
  • Has 11 km/h (7 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 2 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 66 km (41 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 70 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Highest CO2 emissions

Volvo XC40 2.0 D4

  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 0.5 L/100 km less fuel
  • Emits 15 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption

Cons

  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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