The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 T5 Geartronic (14 - 15) vs. Audi A3 1.8 TFSI quattro (08 - 12)
€ 33,700
€ 26,900
€ 33,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,900
ⓘ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 1.8 TFSI
55.9
70.2
80.4
55.9
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
104.2
172
101.5
166.9
172 in
Length
166.9 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V40 T5
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
3490 lb
Curb Weight
3197 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4266 lb
Weight Difference:
293 lb
8.4 %
General
Volvo V40 T5
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
M
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 T5
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
B4204T11
Engine Code
BYT, BZB, CDAA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
242 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Volvo V40 T5
242 hp
158 hp
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Volvo V40 T5
258 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Performance
Volvo V40 T5
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
149 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
6.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 T5
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
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14.42 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.23 lb/hp
Volvo V40 T5
14.42 lb/hp
20.23 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 T5
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Volvo V40 T5
40 mpg
32 mpg
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
29 mpg
city
24 mpg
49 mpg
highway
No data
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
653 mi
Range
511 mi
Volvo V40 T5
653 mi
511 mi
Audi A3 1.8 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).
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).
138.2 kWh
Volvo V40 T5
111.8 kWh
138.2 kWh
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
220 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
274 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 T5
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
919 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
28.6 cu ft
