The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 1.4 TFSI S tronic (08 - 09) vs. Volvo V40 T5 Geartronic (12 - 14)

€ 23,100
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI S tronic (08 - 09) Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
€ 33,000
 Volvo V40 T5 Geartronic (12 - 14) Volvo V40 T5
€ 23,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,000

ⓘ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. The Audi A3 1.4 TFSI is 13.1 cm shorter, 1.8 cm narrower and 0.1 cm taller than the Volvo V40 T5.
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Volvo V40 T5
1421
Blueprint Audi A3 1.4 TFSI S tronic (08 - 09)
1765
1957
1420
Blueprint Volvo V40 T5 Geartronic (12 - 14)
1783
2041
1765 mm
Width
1783 mm
1957 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2041 mm
1421 mm
Height
1420 mm
Blueprint Audi A3 1.4 TFSI S tronic (08 - 09)
2578
4238
Blueprint Volvo V40 T5 Geartronic (12 - 14)
2647
4369
4238 mm
Length
4369 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2647 mm

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Volvo V40 T5
1345 kg
Kerb Weight
1570 kg
1830 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
2010 kg
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI S tronic (08 - 09)
Weight Difference:
225 kg
14.33 %
Volvo V40 T5 Geartronic (12 - 14)

General

Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Volvo V40 T5
8P
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Volvo V40 T5
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-five petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
CAXC
Engine Code
B5254T12
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
1390 CC
Engine Capacity
2497 CC
123 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
251 bhp
at 5400 rpm
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
123 bhp
251 bhp
Volvo V40 T5
200 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
360 NM
at 1800 rpm
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
200 NM
360 NM
Volvo V40 T5

Performance

Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Volvo V40 T5
126 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

129 m
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.4 TFSI

62 mph 62
mph

85 m
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 T5

▶ REPLAY
10.93 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.25 kg/bhp
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
10.93 kg/bhp
6.25 kg/bhp
Volvo V40 T5

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Volvo V40 T5
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
50 mpg
36 mpg
Volvo V40 T5
40 mpg
city
25 mpg
No data
motorway
47 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
62 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
610 mi
Range
488 mi
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
610 mi
488 mi
Volvo V40 T5
Environmental Impact
106.1 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).
149.7 kWh
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
106.1 kWh
149.7 kWh
Volvo V40 T5
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
133 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
185 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Volvo V40 T5
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
440 kg
350 L
Boot Capacity
335 L
1080 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1032 L