The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI quattro (13 - 14) vs. Volvo V40 T5 Geartronic (12 - 14)

€ 29,500
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI quattro (13 - 14) Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
€ 33,000
 Volvo V40 T5 Geartronic (12 - 14) Volvo V40 T5
€ 29,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,000

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. Both cars are the same height, but the Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI is 2.3 inches shorter and 0.1 inches wider.
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Volvo V40 T5
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI quattro (13 - 14)
70.3
77.4
55.9
Blueprint Volvo V40 T5 Geartronic (12 - 14)
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 2.0 TDI quattro (13 - 14)
103.8
169.7
Blueprint Volvo V40 T5 Geartronic (12 - 14)
104.2
172
169.7 in
Length
172 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
104.2 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Volvo V40 T5
3230 lb
Curb Weight
3461 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4431 lb
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI quattro (13 - 14)
Weight Difference:
231 lb
6.67 %
Volvo V40 T5 Geartronic (12 - 14)

General

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Volvo V40 T5
8V
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Volvo V40 T5
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-five gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
CRBC, CRLB
Engine Code
B5254T12
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
251 hp
at 5400 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
148 hp
251 hp
Volvo V40 T5
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
266 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
266 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 T5

Performance

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Volvo V40 T5
133 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

387 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

279 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 T5

▶ REPLAY
21.82 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.79 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
21.82 lb/hp
13.79 lb/hp
Volvo V40 T5

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Volvo V40 T5
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
30 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
50 mpg
30 mpg
Volvo V40 T5
41 mpg
city
21 mpg
No data
highway
39 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
661 mi
Range
488 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
661 mi
488 mi
Volvo V40 T5
Environmental Impact
96.7 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).
149.7 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
96.7 kWh
149.7 kWh
Volvo V40 T5
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
196 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
298 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Volvo V40 T5
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
970 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
33.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft