The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI quattro (08 - 12) vs. Volvo V40 T4 Geartronic (16 - 18)
€ 26,900
€ 31,100
€ 26,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. Both cars are the same height, but the Audi A3 1.8 TFSI is 5.2 inches shorter and 3.6 inches narrower.
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Volvo V40 T4
55.9
69.5
77
55.9
73.1
80.4
69.5 in
Width
73.1 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.4 in
55.9 in
Height
55.9 in
101.5
166.9
104.2
172
166.9 in
Length
172 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
104.2 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Volvo V40 T4
3197 lb
Curb Weight
3430 lb
4266 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4354 lb
Weight Difference:
234 lb
6.82 %
General
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Volvo V40 T4
8P
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Volvo V40 T4
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BYT, BZB, CDAA
Engine Code
B4204T19
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 4700 rpm
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
158 hp
187 hp
Volvo V40 T4
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
184 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 T4
Performance
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Volvo V40 T4
137 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
7.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 T4
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20.23 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.34 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
20.23 lb/hp
18.34 lb/hp
Volvo V40 T4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Volvo V40 T4
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
32 mpg
43 mpg
Volvo V40 T4
24 mpg
city
33 mpg
No data
highway
51 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
511 mi
Range
700 mi
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
511 mi
700 mi
Volvo V40 T4
Environmental Impact
138.2 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 1.8 TFSI
138.2 kWh
104.1 kWh
Volvo V40 T4
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
274 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
206 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Volvo V40 T4
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
924 lb
8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
28.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft
