The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 T2 (16 - 17) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 30 TFSI design (19 - ..)
€ 23,800

€ 27,700

€ 23,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Volvo V40 T2 is 2.2 inches longer, 2.8 inches wider and 0.2 inches lower than the Audi A3 Sportback 30 TFSI.
Volvo V40 T2
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TFSI
55.9
73.1
80.4
56.1
70.3
77.4
73.1 in
Width
70.3 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
55.9 in
Height
56.1 in
104.2
172
103.8
169.8
172 in
Length
169.8 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V40 T2
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TFSI
3408 lb
Curb Weight
2789 lb
4332 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3836 lb

Weight Difference:
619 lb
18.16 %

General
Volvo V40 T2
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TFSI
M
Generation
8V
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 T2
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TFSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
B4204T38
Engine Code
DKRF
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
114 hp
at 5000 rpm
Volvo V40 T2
120 hp
114 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TFSI
162 lb‑ft
at 1100 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Volvo V40 T2
162 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TFSI
Performance
Volvo V40 T2
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TFSI
118 mph
Maximum Speed
128 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 T2
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 30 TFSI
▶ REPLAY
28.4 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.46 lb/hp
Volvo V40 T2
28.4 lb/hp
24.46 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 T2
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TFSI
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
47 mpg
Volvo V40 T2
43 mpg
47 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TFSI
32 mpg
city
38 mpg
52 mpg
highway
No data
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
700 mi
Range
621 mi
Volvo V40 T2
700 mi
621 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TFSI
Environmental Impact
104.1 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).
94.8 kWh
Volvo V40 T2
104.1 kWh
94.8 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TFSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
212 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 T2
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TFSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
924 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft







29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.5 cu ft