The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI quattro (05 - 08) vs. Volvo V40 T3 (12 - 15)
€ 29,900
€ 25,000
€ 29,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,000
ⓘ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 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 2.0 TFSI
Volvo V40 T3
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3241 lb
4387 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4211 lb
Weight Difference:
77 lb
2.32 %
General
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
Volvo V40 T3
8P
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
Volvo V40 T3
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
AXX, BPY, BWA
Engine Code
B4164T3
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
197 hp
at 5100 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5700 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
197 hp
148 hp
Volvo V40 T3
207 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
207 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 T3
Performance
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
Volvo V40 T3
145 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
318 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
400 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 T3
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16.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.9 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
16.84 lb/hp
21.9 lb/hp
Volvo V40 T3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
Volvo V40 T3
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
27 mpg
44 mpg
Volvo V40 T3
19 mpg
city
35 mpg
No data
highway
52 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
424 mi
Range
727 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
424 mi
727 mi
Volvo V40 T3
Environmental Impact
166.7 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).
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).
100.4 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
166.7 kWh
100.4 kWh
Volvo V40 T3
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
336 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
Volvo V40 T3
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
970 lb
8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
28.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft
