The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2 quattro S tronic DSG (04 - 08) vs. Volvo V40 T5 Geartronic (12 - 14)
€ 35,800
€ 33,000
€ 35,800
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 slightly. The Audi A3 Sportback 3.2 is 3.3 inches shorter, 0.7 inches narrower and 0.1 inches taller than the Volvo V40 T5.
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
Volvo V40 T5
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
168.7
104.2
172
168.7 in
Length
172 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
104.2 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
Volvo V40 T5
3616 lb
Curb Weight
3461 lb
4685 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4431 lb
Weight Difference:
154 lb
4.26 %
General
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
Volvo V40 T5
8P
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
Volvo V40 T5
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-five gasoline engine with turbocharger
BDB, BMJ, BUB
Engine Code
B5254T12
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
5
3.2 L / 157 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
247 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
251 hp
at 5400 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
247 hp
251 hp
Volvo V40 T5
236 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
266 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
236 lb‑ft
266 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 T5
Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
Volvo V40 T5
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 T5
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14.64 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.79 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
14.64 lb/hp
13.79 lb/hp
Volvo V40 T5
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
Volvo V40 T5
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
30 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
25 mpg
30 mpg
Volvo V40 T5
18 mpg
city
21 mpg
No data
highway
39 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
396 mi
Range
488 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
396 mi
488 mi
Volvo V40 T5
Environmental Impact
178.2 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).
149.7 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
178.2 kWh
149.7 kWh
Volvo V40 T5
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
298 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
Volvo V40 T5
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
970 lb
8.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft
