Audi A1 2014 vs Volvo V40 2012
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.4 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 125 HP | 180 HP | |
| Torque: | 200 NM | 240 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.8 seconds | 8.5 seconds | |
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Volvo V40 is a more dynamic driving. Audi A1 engine produces 55 HP less power than Volvo V40, whereas torque is 40 NM less than Volvo V40. Due to the lower power, Audi A1 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.9 | 6.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.7 l/100km | 8.1 l/100km | |
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The Audi A1 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Audi A1 consumes 1.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo V40, which means that by driving the Audi A1 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 225 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Audi A1 consumes 1.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo V40. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 62 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 910 km in combined cycle | 960 km in combined cycle | |
| 1070 km on highway | 1140 km on highway | ||
| 670 km with real consumption | 760 km with real consumption | ||
| Volvo V40 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 380'000 km | 280'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Audi A1 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 11 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 7 other car models, including Volkswagen Passat, Volkswagen Golf, Skoda Superb, Seat Leon | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Volvo V70, Volvo S80, Volvo S60, Volvo V60 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Audi A1 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Audi A1 engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.97 m | 4.37 m | |
| Width: | 1.74 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.44 m | |
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Audi A1 is smaller. Audi A1 is 40 cm shorter than the Volvo V40, 6 cm narrower, while the height of Audi A1 is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 270 litres | 335 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
920 litres | no data | |
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Volvo V40 has more luggage space. Audi A1 has 65 litres less trunk space than the Volvo V40. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 11.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Audi A1 is 0.6 metres less than that of the Volvo V40, which means Audi A1 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`565 | 1`920 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Volvo V40 scores higher in safety tests, butAudi A1 is better rated in child safety tests. The Volvo V40 scores significantly higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | high | above average | |
| Audi A1 has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Volvo V40, so Audi A1 quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 10 800 | 9000 | |
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