The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 T2 (18 - 18) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 (04 - 08)
€ 24,900
€ 20,900
€ 24,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,900
ⓘ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 3.3 inches longer, 3.6 inches wider and 0.1 inches lower than the Audi A3 Sportback 1.6.
Volvo V40 T2
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
55.9
73.1
80.4
56
69.5
78.5
73.1 in
Width
69.5 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.5 in
55.9 in
Height
56 in
104.2
172
101.5
168.7
172 in
Length
168.7 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V40 T2
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
3322 lb
Curb Weight
2910 lb
4332 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3979 lb
Weight Difference:
412 lb
12.4 %
General
Volvo V40 T2
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
M
Generation
8P
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
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 T2
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
B4204T38
Engine Code
BGU, BSE, BSF, CCSA
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Volvo V40 T2
120 hp
101 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
162 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Volvo V40 T2
162 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
Performance
Volvo V40 T2
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
118 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 T2
62 mph
62
mph
mph
554 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
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27.68 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.81 lb/hp
Volvo V40 T2
27.68 lb/hp
28.81 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 T2
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Volvo V40 T2
40 mpg
33 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
30 mpg
city
24 mpg
50 mpg
highway
No data
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
653 mi
Range
475 mi
Volvo V40 T2
653 mi
475 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
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).
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).
136.5 kWh
Volvo V40 T2
111.8 kWh
136.5 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
Emission Standard
Euro 4
220 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
275 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 T2
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1010 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft
