The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 T3 (15 - 16) vs. Audi A3 1.4 TFSI S tronic DSG (08 - 08)
€ 25,400
€ 23,100
€ 25,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,100
ⓘ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 6.1 inches longer and 0.7 inches wider.
Volvo V40 T3
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
55.9
70.2
80.4
55.9
69.5
77
70.2 in
Width
69.5 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
55.9 in
Height
55.9 in
104.2
172
101.5
165.9
172 in
Length
165.9 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V40 T3
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
3408 lb
Curb Weight
2998 lb
4332 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4068 lb
Weight Difference:
410 lb
12.03 %
General
Volvo V40 T3
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 T3
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
B4204T37
Engine Code
CAXC
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
150 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
123 hp
at 5000 rpm
Volvo V40 T3
150 hp
123 hp
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
184 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Volvo V40 T3
184 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Performance
Volvo V40 T3
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 T3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
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22.72 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.37 lb/hp
Volvo V40 T3
22.72 lb/hp
24.37 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 T3
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Volvo V40 T3
43 mpg
41 mpg
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
32 mpg
city
31 mpg
52 mpg
highway
No data
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
700 mi
Range
589 mi
Volvo V40 T3
700 mi
589 mi
Audi A3 1.4 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).
109.9 kWh
Volvo V40 T3
104.1 kWh
109.9 kWh
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
222 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 T3
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
924 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft
