The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo V40 T3 (12 - 15) vs. Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra (14 - 16)

€ 25,000
Volvo V40 T3 (12 - 15) Volvo V40 T3
€ 26,900
 Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra (14 - 16) Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
€ 25,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,900

ⓘ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. Both cars are the same height, but the Volvo V40 T3 is 5.2 inches longer and 0.2 inches wider.
Volvo V40 T3
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
55.9
Blueprint Volvo V40 T3 (12 - 15)
70.2
80.4
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra (14 - 16)
70
77.4
70.2 in
Width
70 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
55.9 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint Volvo V40 T3 (12 - 15)
104.2
172
Blueprint Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra (14 - 16)
102.4
166.8
172 in
Length
166.8 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Volvo V40 T3
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
3241 lb
Curb Weight
2800 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3869 lb
Volvo V40 T3 (12 - 15)
Weight Difference:
441 lb
13.61 %
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra (14 - 16)

General

Volvo V40 T3
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
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 T3
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
B4164T3
Engine Code
CUKB, CZEA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
148 hp
at 5700 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Volvo V40 T3
148 hp
148 hp
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
177 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Volvo V40 T3
177 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra

Performance

Volvo V40 T3
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
130 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
8.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

400 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 T3

62 mph 62
mph

371 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra

▶ REPLAY
21.9 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.92 lb/hp
Volvo V40 T3
21.9 lb/hp
18.92 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo V40 T3
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Volvo V40 T3
44 mpg
50 mpg
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
35 mpg
city
41 mpg
52 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
727 mi
Range
661 mi
Volvo V40 T3
727 mi
661 mi
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
Environmental Impact
100.4 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).
89 kWh
Volvo V40 T3
100.4 kWh
89 kWh
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo V40 T3
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
970 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft