The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 T4 Powershift (12 - 15) vs. Audi A3 2.0 FSI (05 - 06)
€ 29,100
€ 23,200
€ 29,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,200
ⓘ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 6.1 inches longer and 0.7 inches wider.
Volvo V40 T4
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
55.9
70.2
80.4
55.9
69.5
77
70.2 in
Width
69.5 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
55.9 in
Height
55.9 in
104.2
172
101.5
165.9
172 in
Length
165.9 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V40 T4
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
3325 lb
Curb Weight
2976 lb
4277 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4045 lb
Weight Difference:
348 lb
10.47 %
General
Volvo V40 T4
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
M
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 T4
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
B4164T
Engine Code
AXW, BLR, BLX, BVY
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
178 hp
at 5700 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 6000 rpm
Volvo V40 T4
178 hp
148 hp
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
177 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Volvo V40 T4
177 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
Performance
Volvo V40 T4
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
140 mph
Maximum Speed
131 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 T4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
▶ REPLAY
18.68 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.11 lb/hp
Volvo V40 T4
18.68 lb/hp
20.11 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 T4
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Volvo V40 T4
39 mpg
33 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
30 mpg
city
24 mpg
46 mpg
highway
No data
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
631 mi
Range
475 mi
Volvo V40 T4
631 mi
475 mi
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
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).
136.5 kWh
Volvo V40 T4
115.6 kWh
136.5 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
230 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
278 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 T4
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
952 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft
