The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 T5 Geartronic (16 - 18) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI (13 - 14)
€ 40,000

€ 25,700

€ 40,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,700
ⓘ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 6 cm longer, 7.2 cm wider and 0.1 cm lower than the Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI.
Volvo V40 T5
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
1420
1857
2041
1421
1785
1966
1857 mm
Width
1785 mm
2041 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1966 mm
1420 mm
Height
1421 mm
2647
4370
2636
4310
4370 mm
Length
4310 mm
2647 mm
Wheelbase
2636 mm
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V40 T5
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
1582 kg
Kerb Weight
1335 kg
2000 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1820 kg

Weight Difference:
247 kg
15.61 %

General
Volvo V40 T5
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
M
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 T5
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
B4204T11
Engine Code
CLHA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1969 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
242 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 3000 rpm
Volvo V40 T5
242 bhp
104 bhp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
350 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Volvo V40 T5
350 NM
250 NM
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Performance
Volvo V40 T5
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
149 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
6.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
88 m
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 T5
62 mph
62
mph
mph
151 m
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
6.54 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.84 kg/bhp
Volvo V40 T5
6.54 kg/bhp
12.84 kg/bhp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 T5
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
74 mpg
Volvo V40 T5
48 mpg
74 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
36 mpg
city
61 mpg
59 mpg
motorway
No data
62 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
653 mi
Range
818 mi
Volvo V40 T5
653 mi
818 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
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).
78.2 kWh
Volvo V40 T5
111.8 kWh
78.2 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
137 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
99 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 T5
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
418 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
335 L
Boot Capacity
380 L







1032 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1220 L