Audi A1 2014 vs Volvo V40 2012
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.4 Diesel | 1.6 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 90 HP | 115 HP | |
| Torque: | 230 NM | 270 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.4 seconds | 12.3 seconds | |
| Audi A1 engine produces 25 HP less power than Volvo V40, whereas torque is 40 NM less than Volvo V40. Despite less power, Audi A1 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.9 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 3.4 | 3.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.3 l/100km | 5.0 l/100km | |
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The Volvo V40 is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Audi A1 consumes 0.2 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 30 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Audi A1 consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo V40. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 62 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1320 km in combined cycle | 1720 km in combined cycle | |
| 1450 km on highway | 1820 km on highway | ||
| 840 km with real consumption | 1240 km with real consumption | ||
| Volvo V40 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
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`540 | 1`890 | |
| 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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