The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 (04 - 08) vs. Volvo V40 T5 Geartronic (16 - 18)
€ 20,900
€ 40,000
€ 20,900
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 slightly. The Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 is 3.3 inches shorter, 3.6 inches narrower and 0.1 inches taller than the Volvo V40 T5.
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
Volvo V40 T5
56
69.5
78.5
55.9
73.1
80.4
69.5 in
Width
73.1 in
78.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.4 in
56 in
Height
55.9 in
101.5
168.7
104.2
172
168.7 in
Length
172 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
104.2 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
Volvo V40 T5
2910 lb
Curb Weight
3488 lb
3979 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4409 lb
Weight Difference:
578 lb
16.57 %
General
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
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
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
Volvo V40 T5
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BGU, BSE, BSF, CCSA
Engine Code
B4204T11
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 5500 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
101 hp
242 hp
Volvo V40 T5
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
109 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 T5
Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
Volvo V40 T5
115 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
12.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
554 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 T5
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28.81 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.41 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
28.81 lb/hp
14.41 lb/hp
Volvo V40 T5
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
Volvo V40 T5
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
33 mpg
40 mpg
Volvo V40 T5
24 mpg
city
30 mpg
No data
highway
49 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
475 mi
Range
653 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
475 mi
653 mi
Volvo V40 T5
Environmental Impact
136.5 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).
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 1.6
136.5 kWh
111.8 kWh
Volvo V40 T5
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
275 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
220 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
Volvo V40 T5
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
922 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft
