The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo V40 T4 Powershift (12 - 15) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI ultra (13 - 16)

€ 29,100
Volvo V40 T4 Powershift (12 - 15) Volvo V40 T4
€ 26,700
 Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI ultra (13 - 16) Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI ultra
€ 29,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,700

ⓘ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. 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 1.6 TDI ultra
55.9
Blueprint Volvo V40 T4 Powershift (12 - 15)
70.2
80.4
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI ultra (13 - 16)
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
Blueprint Volvo V40 T4 Powershift (12 - 15)
104.2
172
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI ultra (13 - 16)
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 1.6 TDI ultra
3325 lb
Curb Weight
2899 lb
4277 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3968 lb
Volvo V40 T4 Powershift (12 - 15)
Weight Difference:
425 lb
12.78 %
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI ultra (13 - 16)

General

Volvo V40 T4
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI ultra
M
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Volvo V40 T4
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI ultra
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
B4164T
Engine Code
CRKB, CXXB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
178 hp
at 5700 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Volvo V40 T4
178 hp
108 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI 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 Sportback 1.6 TDI ultra

Performance

Volvo V40 T4
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI ultra
140 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

387 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 T4

62 mph 62
mph

489 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI ultra

▶ REPLAY
18.68 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.84 lb/hp
Volvo V40 T4
18.68 lb/hp
26.84 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI ultra

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo V40 T4
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI ultra
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
69 mpg
Volvo V40 T4
39 mpg
69 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI ultra
30 mpg
city
60 mpg
46 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
631 mi
Range
914 mi
Volvo V40 T4
631 mi
914 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI 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).
70 kWh
Volvo V40 T4
115.6 kWh
70 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI ultra
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
230 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
143 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo V40 T4
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI ultra
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