The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod (13 - 14) vs. Volvo V40 T3 (12 - 15)
€ 24,000
€ 25,000
€ 24,000
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. Both cars are the same height, but the Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod is 5.2 inches shorter and 0.2 inches narrower.
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
Volvo V40 T3
55.9
70
77.4
55.9
70.2
80.4
70 in
Width
70.2 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 1.4 TFSI cod
Volvo V40 T3
2800 lb
Curb Weight
3241 lb
3869 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4211 lb
Weight Difference:
441 lb
13.61 %
General
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
Volvo V40 T3
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
Volvo V40 T3
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
CPTA
Engine Code
B4164T3
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
138 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5700 rpm
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
138 hp
148 hp
Volvo V40 T3
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
184 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 T3
Performance
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
Volvo V40 T3
132 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
62 mph
62
mph
mph
400 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 T3
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20.29 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.9 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
20.29 lb/hp
21.9 lb/hp
Volvo V40 T3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
Volvo V40 T3
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
50 mpg
44 mpg
Volvo V40 T3
41 mpg
city
35 mpg
No data
highway
52 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
661 mi
Range
727 mi
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
661 mi
727 mi
Volvo V40 T3
Environmental Impact
89 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).
100.4 kWh
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
89 kWh
100.4 kWh
Volvo V40 T3
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
Volvo V40 T3
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
970 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft
