The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 T5 Geartronic (12 - 14) vs. Audi A3 2.0 TDI (08 - 09)
€ 33,000
€ 25,000
€ 33,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,000
ⓘ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 2.0 TDI
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 2.0 TDI
3461 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4431 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4145 lb
Weight Difference:
386 lb
11.15 %
General
Volvo V40 T5
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
M
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 T5
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Straight-five gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
B5254T12
Engine Code
CBAB, CFFB
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
251 hp
at 5400 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Volvo V40 T5
251 hp
138 hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
266 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Volvo V40 T5
266 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Performance
Volvo V40 T5
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 T5
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
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13.79 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.28 lb/hp
Volvo V40 T5
13.79 lb/hp
22.28 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 T5
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Volvo V40 T5
30 mpg
46 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
21 mpg
city
36 mpg
39 mpg
highway
No data
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
488 mi
Range
670 mi
Volvo V40 T5
488 mi
670 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
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).
104.9 kWh
Volvo V40 T5
149.7 kWh
104.9 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
298 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 T5
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
970 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
