The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI S tronic DSG (08 - 08) vs. Volvo V40 T3 Geartronic (15 - 16)
€ 23,100
€ 27,200
€ 23,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,200
ⓘ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 is 6.1 inches shorter and 0.7 inches narrower.
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Volvo V40 T3
55.9
69.5
77
55.9
70.2
80.4
69.5 in
Width
70.2 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.4 in
55.9 in
Height
55.9 in
101.5
165.9
104.2
172
165.9 in
Length
172 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
104.2 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Volvo V40 T3
2998 lb
Curb Weight
3426 lb
4068 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4332 lb
Weight Difference:
428 lb
12.49 %
General
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Volvo V40 T3
8P
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
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Volvo V40 T3
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
CAXC
Engine Code
B4154T4
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
123 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
150 hp
at 5000 rpm
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
123 hp
150 hp
Volvo V40 T3
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
148 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 T3
Performance
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Volvo V40 T3
126 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 T3
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24.37 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.84 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
24.37 lb/hp
22.84 lb/hp
Volvo V40 T3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Volvo V40 T3
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
41 mpg
43 mpg
Volvo V40 T3
31 mpg
city
32 mpg
No data
highway
52 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
589 mi
Range
700 mi
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
589 mi
700 mi
Volvo V40 T3
Environmental Impact
109.9 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).
104.1 kWh
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
109.9 kWh
104.1 kWh
Volvo V40 T3
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
222 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Volvo V40 T3
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
906 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft
