The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 T5 Geartronic (12 - 14) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI (16 - 18)
€ 33,000
€ 32,500
€ 33,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,500
ⓘ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 5.6 cm longer, 0.2 cm narrower and 0.6 cm lower than the Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI.
Volvo V40 T5
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
1420
1783
2041
1426
1785
1966
1783 mm
Width
1785 mm
2041 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1966 mm
1420 mm
Height
1426 mm
2647
4369
2637
4313
4369 mm
Length
4313 mm
2647 mm
Wheelbase
2637 mm
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V40 T5
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
1570 kg
Kerb Weight
1380 kg
2010 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1865 kg
Weight Difference:
190 kg
12.1 %
General
Volvo V40 T5
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
M
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 T5
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Straight-five petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
B5254T12
Engine Code
DBGA, DEJA, CRLB
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2497 CC
Engine Capacity
1968 CC
251 bhp
at 5400 rpm
Power
148 bhp
at 3500 rpm
Volvo V40 T5
251 bhp
148 bhp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
360 NM
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
340 NM
at 1750 rpm
Volvo V40 T5
360 NM
340 NM
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Performance
Volvo V40 T5
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
85 m
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 T5
62 mph
62
mph
mph
119 m
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
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6.25 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.32 kg/bhp
Volvo V40 T5
6.25 kg/bhp
9.32 kg/bhp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 T5
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
66 mpg
Volvo V40 T5
36 mpg
66 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
25 mpg
city
54 mpg
47 mpg
motorway
No data
62 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
488 mi
Range
723 mi
Volvo V40 T5
488 mi
723 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).
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).
88.5 kWh
Volvo V40 T5
149.7 kWh
88.5 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
185 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
111 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 T5
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
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
