The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI (13 - 14) vs. Volvo V40 T5 Geartronic (16 - 18)
€ 21,900
€ 40,000
€ 21,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 40,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. Both cars are the same height, but the Audi A3 1.2 TFSI is 5.2 inches shorter and 3.1 inches narrower.
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
Volvo V40 T5
55.9
70
77.4
55.9
73.1
80.4
70 in
Width
73.1 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.4 in
55.9 in
Height
55.9 in
102.4
166.8
104.2
172
166.8 in
Length
172 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
104.2 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
Volvo V40 T5
2701 lb
Curb Weight
3488 lb
3770 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4409 lb
Weight Difference:
787 lb
22.56 %
General
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
Volvo V40 T5
8V
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
Volvo V40 T5
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
CJZA
Engine Code
B4204T11
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 5500 rpm
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
104 hp
242 hp
Volvo V40 T5
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
129 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 T5
Performance
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
Volvo V40 T5
120 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
10.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
469 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 T5
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25.97 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.41 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
25.97 lb/hp
14.41 lb/hp
Volvo V40 T5
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
Volvo V40 T5
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
48 mpg
40 mpg
Volvo V40 T5
40 mpg
city
30 mpg
No data
highway
49 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
634 mi
Range
653 mi
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
634 mi
653 mi
Volvo V40 T5
Environmental Impact
92.9 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).
111.8 kWh
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
92.9 kWh
111.8 kWh
Volvo V40 T5
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
193 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
220 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
Volvo V40 T5
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
922 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft
