The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 T3 (16 - 18) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI quattro S tronic (13 - 16)
€ 26,800
€ 33,800
€ 26,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,800
ⓘ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 2.4 inches longer and 2.8 inches wider.
Volvo V40 T3
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
55.9
73.1
80.4
55.9
70.3
77.4
73.1 in
Width
70.3 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
55.9 in
Height
55.9 in
104.2
172
103.8
169.7
172 in
Length
169.7 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V40 T3
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
3408 lb
Curb Weight
3208 lb
4332 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4277 lb
Weight Difference:
201 lb
5.9 %
General
Volvo V40 T3
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
M
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 T3
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
B4204T37
Engine Code
CJSA, CJSB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
150 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 5100 rpm
Volvo V40 T3
150 hp
178 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
184 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Volvo V40 T3
184 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Performance
Volvo V40 T3
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 T3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
308 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
▶ REPLAY
22.72 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.02 lb/hp
Volvo V40 T3
22.72 lb/hp
18.02 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 T3
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Volvo V40 T3
42 mpg
36 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
32 mpg
city
29 mpg
51 mpg
highway
No data
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
688 mi
Range
478 mi
Volvo V40 T3
688 mi
478 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
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).
123.1 kWh
Volvo V40 T3
106.1 kWh
123.1 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 T3
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
924 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33.4 cu ft
