The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI (08 - 09) vs. Volvo V40 T3 (16 - 18)
€ 21,400
€ 26,800
€ 21,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,800
ⓘ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 1.4 TFSI is 5.2 inches shorter and 3.6 inches narrower.
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Volvo V40 T3
55.9
69.5
77
55.9
73.1
80.4
69.5 in
Width
73.1 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.4 in
55.9 in
Height
55.9 in
101.5
166.9
104.2
172
166.9 in
Length
172 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
104.2 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Volvo V40 T3
2910 lb
Curb Weight
3408 lb
3979 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4332 lb
Weight Difference:
498 lb
14.61 %
General
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Volvo V40 T3
8P
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Volvo V40 T3
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
CAXC
Engine Code
B4204T37
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
123 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
150 hp
at 5000 rpm
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
123 hp
150 hp
Volvo V40 T3
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
148 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 T3
Performance
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Volvo V40 T3
126 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 T3
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23.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.72 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
23.66 lb/hp
22.72 lb/hp
Volvo V40 T3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Volvo V40 T3
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
42 mpg
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
40 mpg
42 mpg
Volvo V40 T3
30 mpg
city
32 mpg
No data
highway
51 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
579 mi
Range
688 mi
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
579 mi
688 mi
Volvo V40 T3
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).
106.1 kWh
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
111.8 kWh
106.1 kWh
Volvo V40 T3
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6
225 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Volvo V40 T3
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
924 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
30.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft
