The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 T4 Powershift (12 - 15) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 3.2 quattro S tronic (08 - 09)
€ 29,100
€ 36,500
€ 29,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,500
ⓘ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 7.7 cm longer, 1.8 cm wider and 0.3 cm lower than the Audi A3 Sportback 3.2.
Volvo V40 T4
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
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
4292
4369 mm
Length
4292 mm
2647 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V40 T4
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
1508 kg
Kerb Weight
1625 kg
1940 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2110 kg
Weight Difference:
117 kg
7.2 %
General
Volvo V40 T4
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
M
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 T4
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
B4164T
Engine Code
BDB, BMJ, BUB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1596 CC
Engine Capacity
3189 CC
178 bhp
at 5700 rpm
Power
247 bhp
at 6300 rpm
Volvo V40 T4
178 bhp
247 bhp
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
240 NM
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
320 NM
at 2500 rpm
Volvo V40 T4
240 NM
320 NM
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
Performance
Volvo V40 T4
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
140 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
118 m
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 T4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
86 m
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
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8.47 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.58 kg/bhp
Volvo V40 T4
8.47 kg/bhp
6.58 kg/bhp
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 T4
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
30 mpg
Volvo V40 T4
46 mpg
30 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
36 mpg
city
22 mpg
55 mpg
motorway
No data
62 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 L
631 mi
Range
396 mi
Volvo V40 T4
631 mi
396 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
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).
178.2 kWh
Volvo V40 T4
115.6 kWh
178.2 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
143 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 T4
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
432 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
335 L
Boot Capacity
302 L
1032 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1032 L
