The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI (13 - 14) vs. Volvo V40 T2 (18 - 18)
€ 23,700
€ 24,900
€ 23,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,900
ⓘ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 Sportback 1.4 TFSI is 2.4 inches shorter and 2.8 inches narrower.
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
Volvo V40 T2
55.9
70.3
77.4
55.9
73.1
80.4
70.3 in
Width
73.1 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.4 in
55.9 in
Height
55.9 in
103.8
169.7
104.2
172
169.7 in
Length
172 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
104.2 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
Volvo V40 T2
2822 lb
Curb Weight
3322 lb
3891 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4332 lb
Weight Difference:
500 lb
15.05 %
General
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
Volvo V40 T2
8V
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
Volvo V40 T2
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
CMBA, CXSA
Engine Code
B4204T38
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
120 hp
120 hp
Volvo V40 T2
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
148 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 T2
Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
Volvo V40 T2
126 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 T2
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23.52 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.68 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
23.52 lb/hp
27.68 lb/hp
Volvo V40 T2
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
Volvo V40 T2
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
44 mpg
40 mpg
Volvo V40 T2
36 mpg
city
30 mpg
No data
highway
50 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
586 mi
Range
653 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
586 mi
653 mi
Volvo V40 T2
Environmental Impact
100.4 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).
111.8 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
100.4 kWh
111.8 kWh
Volvo V40 T2
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
220 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
Volvo V40 T2
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1010 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
34.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft
