The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo V40 T4 Powershift (12 - 15) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e DPF (07 - 08)

€ 29,100
Volvo V40 T4 Powershift (12 - 15) Volvo V40 T4
€ 23,900
 Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e DPF (07 - 08) Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e DPF
€ 29,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,900

ⓘ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 1.9 TDI e DPF.
Volvo V40 T4
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e DPF
1420
Blueprint Volvo V40 T4 Powershift (12 - 15)
1783
2041
1423
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e DPF (07 - 08)
1765
1995
1783 mm
Width
1765 mm
2041 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1995 mm
1420 mm
Height
1423 mm
Blueprint Volvo V40 T4 Powershift (12 - 15)
2647
4369
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e DPF (07 - 08)
2578
4286
4369 mm
Length
4286 mm
2647 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm

Vehicle Weight

Volvo V40 T4
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e DPF
1508 kg
Kerb Weight
1395 kg
1940 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1880 kg
Volvo V40 T4 Powershift (12 - 15)
Weight Difference:
113 kg
7.49 %
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e DPF (07 - 08)

General

Volvo V40 T4
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e DPF
M
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

Volvo V40 T4
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e DPF
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
B4164T
Engine Code
BJB, BKC, BXE, BLS
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1596 CC
Engine Capacity
1896 CC
178 bhp
at 5700 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Volvo V40 T4
178 bhp
104 bhp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e DPF
240 NM
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1900 rpm
Volvo V40 T4
240 NM
250 NM
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e DPF

Performance

Volvo V40 T4
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e DPF
140 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

118 m
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 T4

62 mph 62
mph

163 m
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e DPF

▶ REPLAY
8.47 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.41 kg/bhp
Volvo V40 T4
8.47 kg/bhp
13.41 kg/bhp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e DPF

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo V40 T4
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e DPF
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
63 mpg
Volvo V40 T4
46 mpg
63 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e DPF
36 mpg
city
49 mpg
55 mpg
motorway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
62 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
631 mi
Range
759 mi
Volvo V40 T4
631 mi
759 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e DPF
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).
92.5 kWh
Volvo V40 T4
115.6 kWh
92.5 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e DPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4, 5L
143 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
119 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo V40 T4
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e DPF
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