The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI quattro (08 - 08) vs. Volvo V40 T4 Powershift (12 - 15)
€ 32,300
€ 29,100
€ 32,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,100
ⓘ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 T4
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
166.9
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 T4
3285 lb
Curb Weight
3325 lb
4354 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4277 lb
Weight Difference:
40 lb
1.2 %
General
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
Volvo V40 T4
8P
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
Volvo V40 T4
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
AXX, BPY, BWA
Engine Code
B4164T
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
197 hp
at 5100 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 5700 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
197 hp
178 hp
Volvo V40 T4
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
207 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 T4
Performance
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
Volvo V40 T4
147 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
6.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 T4
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16.68 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.68 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
16.68 lb/hp
18.68 lb/hp
Volvo V40 T4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
Volvo V40 T4
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
31 mpg
39 mpg
Volvo V40 T4
24 mpg
city
30 mpg
No data
highway
46 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
497 mi
Range
631 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
497 mi
631 mi
Volvo V40 T4
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).
115.6 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
142.1 kWh
115.6 kWh
Volvo V40 T4
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
286 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
230 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
Volvo V40 T4
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
952 lb
8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
28.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft
