The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI S tronic DSG (06 - 08) vs. Volvo V40 T5 Geartronic (12 - 14)
€ 25,900
€ 33,000
€ 25,900
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. 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 T5
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 T5
3109 lb
Curb Weight
3461 lb
4178 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4431 lb
Weight Difference:
353 lb
10.2 %
General
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Volvo V40 T5
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 T5
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-five gasoline engine with turbocharger
BYT, BZB, CDAA
Engine Code
B5254T12
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
251 hp
at 5400 rpm
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
158 hp
251 hp
Volvo V40 T5
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
266 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
184 lb‑ft
266 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 T5
Performance
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Volvo V40 T5
137 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 T5
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19.68 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.79 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
19.68 lb/hp
13.79 lb/hp
Volvo V40 T5
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Volvo V40 T5
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
30 mpg
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
31 mpg
30 mpg
Volvo V40 T5
23 mpg
city
21 mpg
No data
highway
39 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
455 mi
Range
488 mi
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
455 mi
488 mi
Volvo V40 T5
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).
149.7 kWh
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
142.1 kWh
149.7 kWh
Volvo V40 T5
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
298 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Volvo V40 T5
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
970 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft
