The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo V40 T5 Geartronic (14 - 15) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI S tronic (13 - 14)

€ 33,700
Volvo V40 T5 Geartronic (14 - 15) Volvo V40 T5
€ 25,600
 Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI S tronic (13 - 14) Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
€ 33,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,600

ⓘ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. Both cars are the same height, but the Volvo V40 T5 is 2.3 inches longer and 0.1 inches narrower.
Volvo V40 T5
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
55.9
Blueprint Volvo V40 T5 Geartronic (14 - 15)
70.2
80.4
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI S tronic (13 - 14)
70.3
77.4
70.2 in
Width
70.3 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
55.9 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint Volvo V40 T5 Geartronic (14 - 15)
104.2
172
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI S tronic (13 - 14)
103.8
169.7
172 in
Length
169.7 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in

Vehicle Weight

Volvo V40 T5
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
3490 lb
Curb Weight
2866 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3935 lb
Volvo V40 T5 Geartronic (14 - 15)
Weight Difference:
624 lb
17.88 %
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI S tronic (13 - 14)

General

Volvo V40 T5
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
M
Generation
8V
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 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
B4204T11
Engine Code
CMBA, CXSA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
242 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Volvo V40 T5
242 hp
120 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Volvo V40 T5
258 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI

Performance

Volvo V40 T5
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
149 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
6.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

289 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 T5

62 mph 62
mph

423 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI

▶ REPLAY
14.42 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.88 lb/hp
Volvo V40 T5
14.42 lb/hp
23.88 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo V40 T5
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
47 mpg
Volvo V40 T5
40 mpg
47 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
29 mpg
city
39 mpg
49 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
653 mi
Range
621 mi
Volvo V40 T5
653 mi
621 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 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).
94.8 kWh
Volvo V40 T5
111.8 kWh
94.8 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
220 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
187 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo V40 T5
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
919 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.5 cu ft