The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 T4 Powershift (12 - 15) vs. Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra S tronic (14 - 16)
€ 29,100

€ 28,800

€ 29,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,800
ⓘ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 T4 is 5.2 inches longer and 0.2 inches wider.
Volvo V40 T4
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
55.9
70.2
80.4
55.9
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
104.2
172
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 ultra
3325 lb
Curb Weight
2822 lb
4277 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3891 lb

Weight Difference:
503 lb
15.13 %

General
Volvo V40 T4
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 dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 T4
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
B4164T
Engine Code
CUKB, CZEA
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
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Volvo V40 T4
178 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 T4
177 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
Performance
Volvo V40 T4
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
140 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 T4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
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18.68 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.07 lb/hp
Volvo V40 T4
18.68 lb/hp
19.07 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 T4
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Volvo V40 T4
39 mpg
50 mpg
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
30 mpg
city
41 mpg
46 mpg
highway
No data
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
631 mi
Range
661 mi
Volvo V40 T4
631 mi
661 mi
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
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).
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 ultra
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 ultra
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