The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 T3 (16 - 18) vs. Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod (17 - 17)
€ 26,800

€ 26,900

€ 26,800
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 considerably. The Volvo V40 T3 is 5.1 inches longer, 3.1 inches wider and 0.2 inches lower than the Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod.
Volvo V40 T3
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
55.9
73.1
80.4
56.1
70
77.4
73.1 in
Width
70 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
55.9 in
Height
56.1 in
104.2
172
102.4
167
172 in
Length
167 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V40 T3
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
3408 lb
Curb Weight
2811 lb
4332 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3880 lb

Weight Difference:
597 lb
17.52 %

General
Volvo V40 T3
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
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 1.5 TFSI cod
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
B4204T37
Engine Code
DADA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
150 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Volvo V40 T3
150 hp
148 hp
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
184 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Volvo V40 T3
184 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
Performance
Volvo V40 T3
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
130 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 T3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
▶ REPLAY
22.72 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.99 lb/hp
Volvo V40 T3
22.72 lb/hp
18.99 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 T3
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
47 mpg
Volvo V40 T3
42 mpg
47 mpg
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
32 mpg
city
38 mpg
51 mpg
highway
No data
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
688 mi
Range
621 mi
Volvo V40 T3
688 mi
621 mi
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
Environmental Impact
106.1 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 T3
106.1 kWh
94.8 kWh
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 T3
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
924 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