The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI S tronic (12 - 14) vs. Volvo V40 T4 Powershift (12 - 15)
€ 24,700

€ 29,100

€ 24,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,100
ⓘ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 13.2 cm shorter, 0.6 cm narrower and 0.1 cm taller than the Volvo V40 T4.
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Volvo V40 T4
1421
1777
1966
1420
1783
2041
1777 mm
Width
1783 mm
1966 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2041 mm
1421 mm
Height
1420 mm
2601
4237
2647
4369
4237 mm
Length
4369 mm
2601 mm
Wheelbase
2647 mm
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Volvo V40 T4
1250 kg
Kerb Weight
1508 kg
1735 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1940 kg

Weight Difference:
258 kg
17.11 %

General
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Volvo V40 T4
8V
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 dual clutch transmission
Engine
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Volvo V40 T4
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
CMBA, CXSA
Engine Code
B4164T
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1395 CC
Engine Capacity
1596 CC
120 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
178 bhp
at 5700 rpm
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
120 bhp
178 bhp
Volvo V40 T4
200 NM
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
240 NM
at 1600 rpm
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
200 NM
240 NM
Volvo V40 T4
Performance
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Volvo V40 T4
126 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
128 m
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
118 m
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 T4
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10.42 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.47 kg/bhp
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
10.42 kg/bhp
8.47 kg/bhp
Volvo V40 T4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Volvo V40 T4
Fuel Economy
58 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
58 mpg
46 mpg
Volvo V40 T4
46 mpg
city
36 mpg
No data
motorway
55 mpg
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
62 L
634 mi
Range
631 mi
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
634 mi
631 mi
Volvo V40 T4
Environmental Impact
92.9 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).
115.6 kWh
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
92.9 kWh
115.6 kWh
Volvo V40 T4
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
114 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
143 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Volvo V40 T4
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
432 kg
365 L
Boot Capacity
335 L









1100 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1032 L