The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 T4 Powershift (12 - 15) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI (13 - 14)
€ 29,100
€ 22,800
€ 29,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. Both cars are the same height, but the Volvo V40 T4 is 2.3 inches longer and 0.1 inches narrower.
Volvo V40 T4
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
55.9
70.2
80.4
55.9
70.3
77.4
70.2 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 T4
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
3325 lb
Curb Weight
2767 lb
4277 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3836 lb
Weight Difference:
558 lb
16.78 %
General
Volvo V40 T4
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 T4
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
B4164T
Engine Code
CJZA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
178 hp
at 5700 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Volvo V40 T4
178 hp
104 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
177 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Volvo V40 T4
177 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
Performance
Volvo V40 T4
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
140 mph
Maximum Speed
120 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 T4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
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18.68 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.61 lb/hp
Volvo V40 T4
18.68 lb/hp
26.61 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 T4
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Volvo V40 T4
39 mpg
48 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
30 mpg
city
40 mpg
46 mpg
highway
No data
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
631 mi
Range
634 mi
Volvo V40 T4
631 mi
634 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 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 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
230 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 T4
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
952 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.5 cu ft
