The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 T5 Geartronic (12 - 14) vs. Audi A3 3.2 quattro (05 - 08)
€ 33,000

€ 33,000

€ 33,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,000
ⓘ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 6.1 inches longer and 0.7 inches wider.
Volvo V40 T5
Audi A3 3.2
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
165.9
172 in
Length
165.9 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V40 T5
Audi A3 3.2
3461 lb
Curb Weight
3461 lb
4431 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4530 lb

Weight Difference:
0 lb
0 %

General
Volvo V40 T5
Audi A3 3.2
M
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 T5
Audi A3 3.2
Straight-five gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
B5254T12
Engine Code
BDB, BMJ, BUB
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
6
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
3.2 L / 157 cu in
251 hp
at 5400 rpm
Power
247 hp
at 6300 rpm
Volvo V40 T5
251 hp
247 hp
Audi A3 3.2
266 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Volvo V40 T5
266 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Audi A3 3.2
Performance
Volvo V40 T5
Audi A3 3.2
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 T5
62 mph
62
mph
mph
295 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 3.2
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13.79 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.01 lb/hp
Volvo V40 T5
13.79 lb/hp
14.01 lb/hp
Audi A3 3.2
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 T5
Audi A3 3.2
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
22 mpg
Volvo V40 T5
30 mpg
22 mpg
Audi A3 3.2
21 mpg
city
16 mpg
39 mpg
highway
No data
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
488 mi
Range
355 mi
Volvo V40 T5
488 mi
355 mi
Audi A3 3.2
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).
198.9 kWh
Volvo V40 T5
149.7 kWh
198.9 kWh
Audi A3 3.2
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
298 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
402 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 T5
Audi A3 3.2
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
970 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