Audi A3 2014 vs Volvo V40 2012
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.2 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 105 HP | 180 HP | |
| Torque: | 175 NM | 240 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.5 seconds | 8.5 seconds | |
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Volvo V40 is a more dynamic driving. Audi A3 engine produces 75 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 2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.9 | 6.4 | |
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The Audi A3 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Audi A3 consumes 1.5 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 225 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 62 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1020 km in combined cycle | 960 km in combined cycle | |
| 1190 km on highway | 1140 km on highway | ||
| Audi A3 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`760 | 1`920 | |
| 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 (€): | 11 000 | 9000 | |
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