Audi A1 2014 vs Volvo V40 2012
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.4 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 180 HP | |
| Torque: | 250 NM | 240 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.8 seconds | 8.5 seconds | |
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Audi A1 is more dynamic to drive. Audi A1 engine produces 30 HP less power than Volvo V40, but torque is 10 NM more than Volvo V40. Despite less power, Audi A1 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 6.4 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 62 litres | |
| 710 km with real consumption | 760 km with real consumption | ||
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`580 | 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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