The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 2.0 TFSI (05 - 08) vs. Volvo V40 T5 Geartronic (12 - 14)

€ 28,000
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI (05 - 08) Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
€ 33,000
Volvo V40 T5 Geartronic (12 - 14) Volvo V40 T5
€ 28,000
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 2.0 TFSI is 6.1 inches shorter and 0.7 inches narrower.
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
Volvo V40 T5
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TFSI (05 - 08)
69.5
77
55.9
Blueprint Volvo V40 T5 Geartronic (12 - 14)
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
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TFSI (05 - 08)
101.5
165.9
Blueprint Volvo V40 T5 Geartronic (12 - 14)
104.2
172
165.9 in
Length
172 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
104.2 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
Volvo V40 T5
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3461 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4431 lb
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI (05 - 08)
Weight Difference:
386 lb
11.15 %
Volvo V40 T5 Geartronic (12 - 14)

General

Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
Volvo V40 T5
8P
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
Volvo V40 T5
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-five gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
AXX, BPY, BWA
Engine Code
B5254T12
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
197 hp
at 5100 rpm
Power
251 hp
at 5400 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
197 hp
251 hp
Volvo V40 T5
207 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
266 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
207 lb‑ft
266 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 T5

Performance

Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
Volvo V40 T5
147 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

325 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 2.0 TFSI

62 mph 62
mph

279 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 T5

 REPLAY
15.61 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.79 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
15.61 lb/hp
13.79 lb/hp
Volvo V40 T5

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
Volvo V40 T5
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
30 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
30 mpg
30 mpg
Volvo V40 T5
22 mpg
city
21 mpg
No data
highway
39 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
438 mi
Range
488 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
438 mi
488 mi
Volvo V40 T5
Environmental Impact
147.7 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).
149.7 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
147.7 kWh
149.7 kWh
Volvo V40 T5
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
299 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
298 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 2.0 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