The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI S tronic DSG (06 - 08) vs. Volvo V40 T3 Geartronic (15 - 16)
€ 25,900
€ 27,200
€ 25,900
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 1.8 TFSI is 6.1 inches shorter and 0.7 inches narrower.
Audi A3 1.8 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 1.8 TFSI
Volvo V40 T3
3109 lb
Curb Weight
3426 lb
4178 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4332 lb
Weight Difference:
317 lb
9.25 %
General
Audi A3 1.8 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
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Volvo V40 T3
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BYT, BZB, CDAA
Engine Code
B4154T4
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
150 hp
at 5000 rpm
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
158 hp
150 hp
Volvo V40 T3
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
184 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 T3
Performance
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Volvo V40 T3
137 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
7.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 T3
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19.68 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.84 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
19.68 lb/hp
22.84 lb/hp
Volvo V40 T3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Volvo V40 T3
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
31 mpg
43 mpg
Volvo V40 T3
23 mpg
city
32 mpg
No data
highway
52 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
455 mi
Range
700 mi
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
455 mi
700 mi
Volvo V40 T3
Environmental Impact
142.1 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).
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
142.1 kWh
104.1 kWh
Volvo V40 T3
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 1.8 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
