The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 T4 Powershift (12 - 15) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI S tronic DSG (06 - 08)
€ 29,100
€ 26,800
€ 29,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Volvo V40 T4 is 8.3 cm longer, 1.8 cm wider and 0.3 cm lower than the Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI.
Volvo V40 T4
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
1420
1783
2041
1423
1765
1995
1783 mm
Width
1765 mm
2041 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1995 mm
1420 mm
Height
1423 mm
2647
4369
2578
4286
4369 mm
Length
4286 mm
2647 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V40 T4
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
1508 kg
Kerb Weight
1450 kg
1940 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1935 kg
Weight Difference:
58 kg
3.85 %
General
Volvo V40 T4
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
M
Generation
8P
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
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 T4
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
B4164T
Engine Code
BYT, BZB, CDAA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1596 CC
Engine Capacity
1798 CC
178 bhp
at 5700 rpm
Power
158 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Volvo V40 T4
178 bhp
158 bhp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
240 NM
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Volvo V40 T4
240 NM
250 NM
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Performance
Volvo V40 T4
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
140 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
118 m
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 T4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
111 m
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
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8.47 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.18 kg/bhp
Volvo V40 T4
8.47 kg/bhp
9.18 kg/bhp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 T4
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
38 mpg
Volvo V40 T4
46 mpg
38 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
36 mpg
city
27 mpg
55 mpg
motorway
No data
62 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
631 mi
Range
455 mi
Volvo V40 T4
631 mi
455 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 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).
142.1 kWh
Volvo V40 T4
115.6 kWh
142.1 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
143 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
179 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 T4
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
432 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
335 L
Boot Capacity
370 L
1032 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1100 L
