The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 T5 Geartronic (16 - 18) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI (10 - 12)
€ 40,000

€ 22,000

€ 40,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,000
ⓘ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 3.1 inches longer, 3.6 inches wider and 0.1 inches lower than the Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI.
Volvo V40 T5
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
55.9
73.1
80.4
56
69.5
78.5
73.1 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 1.2 TFSI
3488 lb
Curb Weight
2877 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3946 lb

Weight Difference:
611 lb
17.52 %

General
Volvo V40 T5
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
M
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 T5
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
B4204T11
Engine Code
CBZB
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
242 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Volvo V40 T5
242 hp
104 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Volvo V40 T5
258 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
Performance
Volvo V40 T5
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
149 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
6.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 T5
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
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14.41 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.66 lb/hp
Volvo V40 T5
14.41 lb/hp
27.66 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 T5
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Volvo V40 T5
40 mpg
43 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
30 mpg
city
35 mpg
49 mpg
highway
No data
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
653 mi
Range
621 mi
Volvo V40 T5
653 mi
621 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
Environmental Impact
111.8 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).
104.1 kWh
Volvo V40 T5
111.8 kWh
104.1 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
220 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 T5
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
922 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