The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod (13 - 14) vs. Volvo V40 T4 (16 - 18)
€ 24,000

€ 29,300

€ 24,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,300
ⓘ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 cod is 5.2 inches shorter and 3.1 inches narrower.
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
Volvo V40 T4
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 1.4 TFSI cod
Volvo V40 T4
2800 lb
Curb Weight
3408 lb
3869 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4332 lb

Weight Difference:
608 lb
17.84 %

General
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
Volvo V40 T4
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 T4
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
CPTA
Engine Code
B4204T19
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
138 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 4700 rpm
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
138 hp
187 hp
Volvo V40 T4
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
184 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 T4
Performance
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
Volvo V40 T4
132 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 T4
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20.29 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.22 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
20.29 lb/hp
18.22 lb/hp
Volvo V40 T4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
Volvo V40 T4
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
42 mpg
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
50 mpg
42 mpg
Volvo V40 T4
41 mpg
city
32 mpg
No data
highway
51 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
661 mi
Range
688 mi
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
661 mi
688 mi
Volvo V40 T4
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).
106.1 kWh
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
89 kWh
106.1 kWh
Volvo V40 T4
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
Volvo V40 T4
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
924 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft









31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft