The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo V40 T4 Powershift (12 - 15) vs. Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod S tronic (13 - 14)

€ 29,100
Volvo V40 T4 Powershift (12 - 15) Volvo V40 T4
€ 25,900
 Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod S tronic (13 - 14) Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
€ 29,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,900

ⓘ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 T4 is 5.2 inches longer and 0.2 inches wider.
Volvo V40 T4
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
55.9
Blueprint Volvo V40 T4 Powershift (12 - 15)
70.2
80.4
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod S tronic (13 - 14)
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 T4 Powershift (12 - 15)
104.2
172
Blueprint Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod S tronic (13 - 14)
102.4
166.8
172 in
Length
166.8 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Volvo V40 T4
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
3325 lb
Curb Weight
2822 lb
4277 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3891 lb
Volvo V40 T4 Powershift (12 - 15)
Weight Difference:
503 lb
15.13 %
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod S tronic (13 - 14)

General

Volvo V40 T4
Audi A3 1.4 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 dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Volvo V40 T4
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
B4164T
Engine Code
CPTA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
178 hp
at 5700 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 5000 rpm
Volvo V40 T4
178 hp
138 hp
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
177 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Volvo V40 T4
177 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod

Performance

Volvo V40 T4
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
140 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

387 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 T4

62 mph 62
mph

377 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod

▶ REPLAY
18.68 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.45 lb/hp
Volvo V40 T4
18.68 lb/hp
20.45 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo V40 T4
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Volvo V40 T4
39 mpg
50 mpg
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
30 mpg
city
40 mpg
46 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
631 mi
Range
661 mi
Volvo V40 T4
631 mi
661 mi
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
Environmental Impact
115.6 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 T4
115.6 kWh
89 kWh
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
230 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
177 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo V40 T4
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
952 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