The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 T5 Geartronic (12 - 14) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e DPF (07 - 08)
€ 33,000
€ 23,900
€ 33,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,900
ⓘ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. The Volvo V40 T5 is 3.3 inches longer, 0.7 inches wider and 0.1 inches lower than the Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e DPF.
Volvo V40 T5
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e DPF
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
168.7
172 in
Length
168.7 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V40 T5
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e DPF
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 Sportback 1.9 TDI e DPF
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
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 T5
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e DPF
Straight-five gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
B5254T12
Engine Code
BJB, BKC, BXE, BLS
4
Valves
2
5
Cylinders
4
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
1.9 L / 93 cu in
251 hp
at 5400 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
Volvo V40 T5
251 hp
104 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e DPF
266 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Volvo V40 T5
266 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e DPF
Performance
Volvo V40 T5
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e DPF
155 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 T5
62 mph
62
mph
mph
535 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e DPF
▶ REPLAY
13.79 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.57 lb/hp
Volvo V40 T5
13.79 lb/hp
29.57 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 T5
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e DPF
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Volvo V40 T5
30 mpg
52 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e DPF
21 mpg
city
41 mpg
39 mpg
highway
No data
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
488 mi
Range
759 mi
Volvo V40 T5
488 mi
759 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e DPF
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).
92.5 kWh
Volvo V40 T5
149.7 kWh
92.5 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e DPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4, 5L
298 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 T5
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e DPF
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
970 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft
