The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 T4 Powershift (12 - 15) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 (08 - 10)
€ 29,100
€ 21,700
€ 29,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Volvo V40 T4 is 3 inches longer, 0.7 inches wider and 0.1 inches lower than the Audi A3 Sportback 1.6.
Volvo V40 T4
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
55.9
70.2
80.4
56
69.5
78.5
70.2 in
Width
69.5 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.5 in
55.9 in
Height
56 in
104.2
172
101.5
169
172 in
Length
169 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V40 T4
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
3325 lb
Curb Weight
2866 lb
4277 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3935 lb
Weight Difference:
459 lb
13.81 %
General
Volvo V40 T4
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
M
Generation
8P
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
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 T4
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
B4164T
Engine Code
BGU, BSE, BSF, CCSA
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
178 hp
at 5700 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Volvo V40 T4
178 hp
101 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
177 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Volvo V40 T4
177 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
Performance
Volvo V40 T4
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
140 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 T4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
551 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
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18.68 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.38 lb/hp
Volvo V40 T4
18.68 lb/hp
28.38 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 T4
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Volvo V40 T4
39 mpg
34 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
30 mpg
city
25 mpg
46 mpg
highway
No data
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
631 mi
Range
495 mi
Volvo V40 T4
631 mi
495 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
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).
130.7 kWh
Volvo V40 T4
115.6 kWh
130.7 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
230 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
264 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 T4
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
952 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft
