The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo V40 T5 Geartronic (14 - 15) vs. Audi A3 1.2 TFSI S tronic (10 - 12)

€ 33,700
Volvo V40 T5 Geartronic (14 - 15) Volvo V40 T5
€ 22,900
 Audi A3 1.2 TFSI S tronic (10 - 12) Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
€ 33,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,900

ⓘ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. Both cars are the same height, but the Volvo V40 T5 is 5.2 inches longer and 0.7 inches wider.
Volvo V40 T5
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
55.9
Blueprint Volvo V40 T5 Geartronic (14 - 15)
70.2
80.4
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 1.2 TFSI S tronic (10 - 12)
69.5
77
70.2 in
Width
69.5 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
55.9 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint Volvo V40 T5 Geartronic (14 - 15)
104.2
172
Blueprint Audi A3 1.2 TFSI S tronic (10 - 12)
101.5
166.9
172 in
Length
166.9 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Volvo V40 T5
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
3490 lb
Curb Weight
2877 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3946 lb
Volvo V40 T5 Geartronic (14 - 15)
Weight Difference:
613 lb
17.56 %
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI S tronic (10 - 12)

General

Volvo V40 T5
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
M
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Volvo V40 T5
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
B4204T11
Engine Code
CBZB
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
242 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Volvo V40 T5
242 hp
104 hp
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Volvo V40 T5
258 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI

Performance

Volvo V40 T5
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
149 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
6.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

289 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 T5

62 mph 62
mph

479 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.2 TFSI

▶ REPLAY
14.42 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.66 lb/hp
Volvo V40 T5
14.42 lb/hp
27.66 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo V40 T5
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Volvo V40 T5
40 mpg
44 mpg
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
29 mpg
city
36 mpg
49 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
653 mi
Range
645 mi
Volvo V40 T5
653 mi
645 mi
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
Environmental Impact
111.8 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).
100.4 kWh
Volvo V40 T5
111.8 kWh
100.4 kWh
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
220 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
198 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo V40 T5
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
919 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
30.6 cu ft