Audi A3 2014 vs Volvo V40 2012

 
Audi A3
2014 - 2016
Volvo V40
2012 - 2016
Gearbox: ManualManual
Engine: 1.2 Petrol1.6 Petrol

Performance

Power: 110 HP150 HP
Torque: 175 NM240 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 10.1 seconds8.8 seconds
Volvo V40 is a more dynamic driving.
Audi A3 engine produces 40 HP less power than Volvo V40, whereas torque is 65 NM less than Volvo V40. Due to the lower power, Audi A3 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.3 seconds later.

Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 4.95.4
Real fuel consumption: 6.0 l/100km6.7 l/100km
The Audi A3 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy.
By specification Audi A3 consumes 0.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo V40, which means that by driving the Audi A3 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 75 litres of fuel.
By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Audi A3 consumes 0.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo V40.
Fuel tank capacity: 50 litres62 litres
Full fuel tank distance: 1020 km in combined cycle1140 km in combined cycle
1190 km on highway1340 km on highway
830 km with real consumption920 km with real consumption
Volvo V40 gets more mileage on one fuel tank.

Dimensions

Length: 4.31 m4.37 m
Width: 1.79 m1.80 m
Height: 1.43 m1.44 m
Both cars are similar in size. Audi A3 is 6 cm shorter than the Volvo V40, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Audi A3 is 1 cm lower.
Trunk capacity: 380 litres335 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down
1220 litresno data
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 meters11.2 meters
The turning circle of the Audi A3 is 0.3 metres less than that of the Volvo V40.
Gross weight (kg): 1`7401`910
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 4008200
Pros and Cons: Audi A3 has
  • lower fuel consumption
  • roomier boot
  • higher children safety
Volvo V40 has
  • more power
  • more dynamic
  • more full fuel tank mileage
  • higher safety
  • better safety assist technologies
  • lower price
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