The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 T4 Powershift (12 - 15) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 30 TDI (18 - ..)
€ 29,100
€ 30,800
€ 29,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Volvo V40 T4 is 2.2 inches longer, 0.1 inches narrower and 0.2 inches lower than the Audi A3 Sportback 30 TDI.
Volvo V40 T4
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TDI
55.9
70.2
80.4
56.1
70.3
77.4
70.2 in
Width
70.3 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
55.9 in
Height
56.1 in
104.2
172
103.8
169.8
172 in
Length
169.8 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V40 T4
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TDI
3325 lb
Curb Weight
3009 lb
4277 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4134 lb
Weight Difference:
315 lb
9.47 %
General
Volvo V40 T4
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TDI
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 30 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
B4164T
Engine Code
DGTE
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
114 hp
at 3250 rpm
Volvo V40 T4
178 hp
114 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TDI
177 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Volvo V40 T4
177 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TDI
Performance
Volvo V40 T4
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TDI
140 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 T4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TDI
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18.68 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.39 lb/hp
Volvo V40 T4
18.68 lb/hp
26.39 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 T4
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TDI
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Volvo V40 T4
39 mpg
52 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TDI
30 mpg
city
45 mpg
46 mpg
highway
No data
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
631 mi
Range
690 mi
Volvo V40 T4
631 mi
690 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TDI
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).
92.5 kWh
Volvo V40 T4
115.6 kWh
92.5 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP)
230 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
229 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 T4
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
952 lb
Maximum Payload
1124 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.5 cu ft
