The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 T5 Geartronic (12 - 14) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI quattro (08 - 12)
€ 33,000
€ 27,800
€ 33,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Volvo V40 T5 is 3 inches longer, 0.7 inches wider and 0.1 inches lower than the Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI.
Volvo V40 T5
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
55.9
70.2
80.4
56
69.5
78.5
70.2 in
Width
69.5 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.5 in
55.9 in
Height
56 in
104.2
172
101.5
169
172 in
Length
169 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V40 T5
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
3461 lb
Curb Weight
3285 lb
4431 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4354 lb
Weight Difference:
176 lb
5.08 %
General
Volvo V40 T5
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
M
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade 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 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Straight-five gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
B5254T12
Engine Code
BYT, BZB, CDAA
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
251 hp
at 5400 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Volvo V40 T5
251 hp
158 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
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 1.8 TFSI
Performance
Volvo V40 T5
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 T5
62 mph
62
mph
mph
364 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
▶ REPLAY
13.79 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.79 lb/hp
Volvo V40 T5
13.79 lb/hp
20.79 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 T5
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Volvo V40 T5
30 mpg
32 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
21 mpg
city
24 mpg
39 mpg
highway
No data
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
488 mi
Range
504 mi
Volvo V40 T5
488 mi
504 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 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).
140.2 kWh
Volvo V40 T5
149.7 kWh
140.2 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
298 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
278 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 T5
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
970 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.6 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft
