The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI quattro (08 - 12) vs. Volvo V40 T2 (13 - 15)
€ 27,800
€ 23,100
€ 27,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI is 3 inches shorter, 0.7 inches narrower and 0.1 inches taller than the Volvo V40 T2.
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Volvo V40 T2
56
69.5
78.5
55.9
70.2
80.4
69.5 in
Width
70.2 in
78.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.4 in
56 in
Height
55.9 in
101.5
169
104.2
172
169 in
Length
172 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
104.2 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Volvo V40 T2
3285 lb
Curb Weight
3225 lb
4354 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4211 lb
Weight Difference:
60 lb
1.83 %
General
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Volvo V40 T2
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 manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Volvo V40 T2
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BYT, BZB, CDAA
Engine Code
B4164T4
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 4500 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
158 hp
118 hp
Volvo V40 T2
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
184 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 T2
Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Volvo V40 T2
137 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
364 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 T2
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20.79 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.33 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
20.79 lb/hp
27.33 lb/hp
Volvo V40 T2
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Volvo V40 T2
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
32 mpg
44 mpg
Volvo V40 T2
24 mpg
city
35 mpg
No data
highway
52 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
504 mi
Range
727 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
504 mi
727 mi
Volvo V40 T2
Environmental Impact
140.2 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).
100.4 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
140.2 kWh
100.4 kWh
Volvo V40 T2
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
278 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Volvo V40 T2
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
985 lb
8.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft
