The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 T5 Geartronic (12 - 14) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI (13 - 14)
€ 33,000

€ 23,700

€ 33,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,700
ⓘ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. The Volvo V40 T5 is 5.9 cm longer, 0.2 cm narrower and 0.1 cm lower than the Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI.
Volvo V40 T5
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
1420
1783
2041
1421
1785
1966
1783 mm
Width
1785 mm
2041 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1966 mm
1420 mm
Height
1421 mm
2647
4369
2636
4310
4369 mm
Length
4310 mm
2647 mm
Wheelbase
2636 mm
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V40 T5
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
1570 kg
Kerb Weight
1280 kg
2010 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1765 kg

Weight Difference:
290 kg
18.47 %

General
Volvo V40 T5
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
M
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 T5
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
Straight-five petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
B5254T12
Engine Code
CMBA, CXSA
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2497 CC
Engine Capacity
1395 CC
251 bhp
at 5400 rpm
Power
120 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Volvo V40 T5
251 bhp
120 bhp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
360 NM
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
200 NM
at 1400 rpm
Volvo V40 T5
360 NM
200 NM
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
Performance
Volvo V40 T5
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
85 m
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 T5
62 mph
62
mph
mph
132 m
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
▶ REPLAY
6.25 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.67 kg/bhp
Volvo V40 T5
6.25 kg/bhp
10.67 kg/bhp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 T5
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
53 mpg
Volvo V40 T5
36 mpg
53 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
25 mpg
city
43 mpg
47 mpg
motorway
No data
62 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
488 mi
Range
586 mi
Volvo V40 T5
488 mi
586 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 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).
100.4 kWh
Volvo V40 T5
149.7 kWh
100.4 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
185 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
123 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 T5
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
440 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
335 L
Boot Capacity
380 L







1032 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1220 L