The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 2.0 TFSI (08 - 12) vs. Volvo V40 T5 Geartronic (14 - 15)

€ 27,600
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI (08 - 12) Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
€ 33,700
 Volvo V40 T5 Geartronic (14 - 15) Volvo V40 T5
€ 27,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,700

ⓘ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 5.2 inches shorter and 0.7 inches narrower.
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
Volvo V40 T5
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TFSI (08 - 12)
69.5
77
55.9
Blueprint Volvo V40 T5 Geartronic (14 - 15)
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 (08 - 12)
101.5
166.9
Blueprint Volvo V40 T5 Geartronic (14 - 15)
104.2
172
166.9 in
Length
172 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
104.2 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
Volvo V40 T5
3020 lb
Curb Weight
3490 lb
4090 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4409 lb
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI (08 - 12)
Weight Difference:
470 lb
13.47 %
Volvo V40 T5 Geartronic (14 - 15)

General

Audi A3 2.0 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 manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
Volvo V40 T5
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
AXX, BPY, BWA
Engine Code
B4204T11
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
197 hp
at 5100 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 5500 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
197 hp
242 hp
Volvo V40 T5
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
207 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 T5

Performance

Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
Volvo V40 T5
148 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

318 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 2.0 TFSI

62 mph 62
mph

289 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 T5

▶ REPLAY
15.33 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.42 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
15.33 lb/hp
14.42 lb/hp
Volvo V40 T5

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
Volvo V40 T5
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
33 mpg
40 mpg
Volvo V40 T5
24 mpg
city
29 mpg
No data
highway
49 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
482 mi
Range
653 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
482 mi
653 mi
Volvo V40 T5
Environmental Impact
134.5 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).
111.8 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
134.5 kWh
111.8 kWh
Volvo V40 T5
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
264 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
220 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
919 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
30.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft