Audi A3 2014 vs Volvo V40 2012
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Diesel | 1.6 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 110 HP | 115 HP | |
| Torque: | 250 NM | 270 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.7 seconds | 12.3 seconds | |
| Audi A3 engine produces 5 HP less power than Volvo V40, whereas torque is 20 NM less than Volvo V40. Despite less power, Audi A3 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 3.8 | 3.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.4 l/100km | 5.0 l/100km | |
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The Volvo V40 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Audi A3 consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo V40, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Audi A3 could require 30 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Audi A3 consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo V40. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 62 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1310 km in combined cycle | 1720 km in combined cycle | |
| 1470 km on highway | 1820 km on highway | ||
| 920 km with real consumption | 1240 km with real consumption | ||
| Volvo V40 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.31 m | 4.37 m | |
| Width: | 1.79 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.44 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Audi A3 is 6 cm shorter than the Volvo V40, 2 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 380 litres | 335 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1220 litres | no data | |
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Audi A3 has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Audi A3 has 45 litres more trunk space than the Volvo V40. The Volvo V40 may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 11.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Audi A3 is 0.3 metres less than that of the Volvo V40. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`820 | 1`890 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Volvo V40 scores higher in safety tests, butAudi A3 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: | above average | above average | |
| Audi A3 has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Volvo V40, so Audi A3 quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 10 800 | 9000 | |
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