Volvo V40 is a more dynamic driving. Audi A3 engine produces 10 HP less power than Volvo V40, whereas torque is 30 NM less than Volvo V40. Due to the lower power, Audi A3 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds later.
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 litres
335 litres
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible
1220 litres
1500 litres
Even though the car is shorter, The Volvo V40 may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volvo V40 (by 280 litres).
Turning diameter:
10.9 meters
10.8 meters
The turning circle of the Audi A3 is 0.1 metres more than that of the Volvo V40.
Gross weight:
1`820 kg
1`920 kg
Net weight:
1`260 kg
1`457 kg
Load capacity:
560 kg
463 kg
Audi A3 load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 17 procentiem more than Volvo V40. Therefore, Audi A3 is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads.
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.
