The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 T4 Powershift (12 - 15) vs. Audi A3 1.4 TFSI S tronic (12 - 14)
€ 29,100
€ 24,700
€ 29,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,700
ⓘ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. The Volvo V40 T4 is 13.2 cm longer, 0.6 cm wider and 0.1 cm lower than the Audi A3 1.4 TFSI.
Volvo V40 T4
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
1420
1783
2041
1421
1777
1966
1783 mm
Width
1777 mm
2041 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1966 mm
1420 mm
Height
1421 mm
2647
4369
2601
4237
4369 mm
Length
4237 mm
2647 mm
Wheelbase
2601 mm
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V40 T4
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
1508 kg
Kerb Weight
1250 kg
1940 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1735 kg
Weight Difference:
258 kg
17.11 %
General
Volvo V40 T4
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
M
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 T4
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
B4164T
Engine Code
CMBA, CXSA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1596 CC
Engine Capacity
1395 CC
178 bhp
at 5700 rpm
Power
120 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Volvo V40 T4
178 bhp
120 bhp
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
240 NM
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
200 NM
at 1400 rpm
Volvo V40 T4
240 NM
200 NM
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Performance
Volvo V40 T4
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
140 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
118 m
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 T4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
128 m
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
▶ REPLAY
8.47 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.42 kg/bhp
Volvo V40 T4
8.47 kg/bhp
10.42 kg/bhp
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 T4
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
58 mpg
Volvo V40 T4
46 mpg
58 mpg
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
36 mpg
city
46 mpg
55 mpg
motorway
No data
62 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
631 mi
Range
634 mi
Volvo V40 T4
631 mi
634 mi
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
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).
92.9 kWh
Volvo V40 T4
115.6 kWh
92.9 kWh
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
143 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
114 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 T4
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
432 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
335 L
Boot Capacity
365 L
1032 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1100 L
