The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 T5 Geartronic (12 - 14) vs. Audi A3 1.2 TFSI S tronic (13 - 14)
€ 33,000
€ 23,800
€ 33,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. Both cars are the same height, but the Volvo V40 T5 is 5.2 inches longer and 0.2 inches wider.
Volvo V40 T5
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
55.9
70.2
80.4
55.9
70
77.4
70.2 in
Width
70 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
55.9 in
Height
55.9 in
104.2
172
102.4
166.8
172 in
Length
166.8 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V40 T5
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
3461 lb
Curb Weight
2745 lb
4431 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3814 lb
Weight Difference:
717 lb
20.72 %
General
Volvo V40 T5
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
M
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 T5
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
Straight-five gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
B5254T12
Engine Code
CJZA
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
251 hp
at 5400 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Volvo V40 T5
251 hp
104 hp
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
266 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Volvo V40 T5
266 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
Performance
Volvo V40 T5
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
120 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 T5
62 mph
62
mph
mph
469 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
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13.79 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.39 lb/hp
Volvo V40 T5
13.79 lb/hp
26.39 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 T5
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Volvo V40 T5
30 mpg
48 mpg
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
21 mpg
city
41 mpg
39 mpg
highway
No data
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
488 mi
Range
634 mi
Volvo V40 T5
488 mi
634 mi
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
Environmental Impact
149.7 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).
92.9 kWh
Volvo V40 T5
149.7 kWh
92.9 kWh
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
298 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
180 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 T5
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
970 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft
