The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo V40 T5 Geartronic (12 - 14) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI (13 - 16)

€ 33,000
Volvo V40 T5 Geartronic (12 - 14) Volvo V40 T5
€ 32,600
 Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI (13 - 16) Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
€ 33,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,600

ⓘ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. Both cars are the same height, but the Volvo V40 T5 is 2.3 inches longer and 0.1 inches narrower.
Volvo V40 T5
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
55.9
Blueprint Volvo V40 T5 Geartronic (12 - 14)
70.2
80.4
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI (13 - 16)
70.3
77.4
70.2 in
Width
70.3 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
55.9 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint Volvo V40 T5 Geartronic (12 - 14)
104.2
172
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI (13 - 16)
103.8
169.7
172 in
Length
169.7 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in

Vehicle Weight

Volvo V40 T5
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
3461 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4431 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4145 lb
Volvo V40 T5 Geartronic (12 - 14)
Weight Difference:
386 lb
11.15 %
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI (13 - 16)

General

Volvo V40 T5
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
M
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Volvo V40 T5
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Straight-five gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
B5254T12
Engine Code
CUPA, CUNA
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
251 hp
at 5400 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 3500 rpm
Volvo V40 T5
251 hp
181 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
266 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Volvo V40 T5
266 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI

Performance

Volvo V40 T5
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
145 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

279 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 T5

62 mph 62
mph

338 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI

▶ REPLAY
13.79 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.99 lb/hp
Volvo V40 T5
13.79 lb/hp
16.99 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo V40 T5
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
56 mpg
Volvo V40 T5
30 mpg
56 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
21 mpg
city
46 mpg
39 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
488 mi
Range
739 mi
Volvo V40 T5
488 mi
739 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
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).
86.4 kWh
Volvo V40 T5
149.7 kWh
86.4 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
298 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
180 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo V40 T5
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
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