The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI (13 - 16) vs. Volvo V40 T5 Geartronic (14 - 15)

€ 30,000
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI (13 - 16) Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
€ 33,700
 Volvo V40 T5 Geartronic (14 - 15) Volvo V40 T5
€ 30,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,700

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. Both cars are the same height, but the Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI is 2.3 inches shorter and 0.1 inches wider.
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Volvo V40 T5
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI (13 - 16)
70.3
77.4
55.9
Blueprint Volvo V40 T5 Geartronic (14 - 15)
70.2
80.4
70.3 in
Width
70.2 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.4 in
55.9 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI (13 - 16)
103.8
169.7
Blueprint Volvo V40 T5 Geartronic (14 - 15)
104.2
172
169.7 in
Length
172 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
104.2 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Volvo V40 T5
2943 lb
Curb Weight
3490 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4409 lb
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI (13 - 16)
Weight Difference:
547 lb
15.67 %
Volvo V40 T5 Geartronic (14 - 15)

General

Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Volvo V40 T5
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
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Volvo V40 T5
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
CJSA, CJSB
Engine Code
B4204T11
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
178 hp
at 5100 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 5500 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
178 hp
242 hp
Volvo V40 T5
184 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
184 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 T5

Performance

Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Volvo V40 T5
144 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

328 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI

62 mph 62
mph

289 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 T5

▶ REPLAY
16.53 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.42 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
16.53 lb/hp
14.42 lb/hp
Volvo V40 T5

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Volvo V40 T5
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
40 mpg
40 mpg
Volvo V40 T5
31 mpg
city
29 mpg
No data
highway
49 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
526 mi
Range
653 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
526 mi
653 mi
Volvo V40 T5
Environmental Impact
111.8 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 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
111.8 kWh
111.8 kWh
Volvo V40 T5
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
219 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
220 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Volvo V40 T5
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
919 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
34.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft