The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra S tronic (16 - 17) vs. Volvo V40 T5 Geartronic (16 - 18)
€ 28,900

€ 40,000

€ 28,900
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. The Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra is 5.1 inches shorter, 3.1 inches narrower and 0.2 inches taller than the Volvo V40 T5.
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
Volvo V40 T5
56.1
70
77.4
55.9
73.1
80.4
70 in
Width
73.1 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.4 in
56.1 in
Height
55.9 in
102.4
167
104.2
172
167 in
Length
172 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
104.2 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
Volvo V40 T5
2822 lb
Curb Weight
3488 lb
3891 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4409 lb

Weight Difference:
666 lb
19.1 %

General
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
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

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
Volvo V40 T5
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
CUKB, CZEA
Engine Code
B4204T11
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 5500 rpm
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
148 hp
242 hp
Volvo V40 T5
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
184 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 T5
Performance
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
Volvo V40 T5
137 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 T5
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19.07 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.41 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
19.07 lb/hp
14.41 lb/hp
Volvo V40 T5
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
Volvo V40 T5
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
49 mpg
40 mpg
Volvo V40 T5
41 mpg
city
30 mpg
No data
highway
49 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
647 mi
Range
653 mi
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
647 mi
653 mi
Volvo V40 T5
Environmental Impact
90.9 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 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
90.9 kWh
111.8 kWh
Volvo V40 T5
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
180 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
220 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
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