The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 2.0 TFSI S tronic DSG (05 - 08) vs. Volvo V40 T5 Geartronic (16 - 18)

€ 29,900
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI S tronic DSG (05 - 08) Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
€ 40,000
Volvo V40 T5 Geartronic (16 - 18) Volvo V40 T5
€ 29,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 40,000

Base price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. Both cars are the same height, but the Audi A3 2.0 TFSI is 6.1 inches shorter and 3.6 inches narrower.
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
Volvo V40 T5
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TFSI S tronic DSG (05 - 08)
69.5
77
55.9
Blueprint Volvo V40 T5 Geartronic (16 - 18)
73.1
80.4
69.5 in
Width
73.1 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.4 in
55.9 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TFSI S tronic DSG (05 - 08)
101.5
165.9
Blueprint Volvo V40 T5 Geartronic (16 - 18)
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
3186 lb
Curb Weight
3488 lb
4255 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4409 lb
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI S tronic DSG (05 - 08)
Weight Difference:
302 lb
8.66 %
Volvo V40 T5 Geartronic (16 - 18)

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 dual clutch 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 1800 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
147 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

315 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 2.0 TFSI

62 mph 62
mph

289 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 T5

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
Volvo V40 T5
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
31 mpg
40 mpg
Volvo V40 T5
22 mpg
city
30 mpg
No data
highway
49 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
444 mi
Range
653 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
444 mi
653 mi
Volvo V40 T5
Environmental Impact
145.8 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
145.8 kWh
111.8 kWh
Volvo V40 T5
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
293 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
922 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft