The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 T5 Geartronic (12 - 14) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod (17 - 18)
€ 33,000
€ 29,200
€ 33,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,200
ⓘ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 2.2 inches longer, 0.1 inches narrower and 0.2 inches lower than the Audi A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod.
Volvo V40 T5
Audi A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod
55.9
70.2
80.4
56.1
70.3
77.4
70.2 in
Width
70.3 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
55.9 in
Height
56.1 in
104.2
172
103.8
169.8
172 in
Length
169.8 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V40 T5
Audi A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod
3461 lb
Curb Weight
2877 lb
4431 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3946 lb
Weight Difference:
584 lb
16.87 %
General
Volvo V40 T5
Audi A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 T5
Audi A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod
Straight-five gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
B5254T12
Engine Code
DADA
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
251 hp
at 5400 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Volvo V40 T5
251 hp
148 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod
266 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Volvo V40 T5
266 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod
Performance
Volvo V40 T5
Audi A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod
155 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 T5
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod
▶ REPLAY
13.79 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.44 lb/hp
Volvo V40 T5
13.79 lb/hp
19.44 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 T5
Audi A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Volvo V40 T5
30 mpg
46 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod
21 mpg
city
37 mpg
39 mpg
highway
No data
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
488 mi
Range
609 mi
Volvo V40 T5
488 mi
609 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod
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).
96.6 kWh
Volvo V40 T5
149.7 kWh
96.6 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
298 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
188 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 T5
Audi A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
970 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
