Volvo V40 2012 vs Audi A3 2008
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| Gearbox: | Manual/Automatic | Manual/Automatic | |
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| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Volvo V40 is available only with front wheel drive, while Audi A3 can be equipped with front wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive. | |||
| Engines: | 1.6 - 2.5 | 1.2 - 3.2 | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 115 - 254 HP | 90 - 250 HP | |
| Torque: | 220 - 400 NM | 148 - 350 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.3 - 12.3 seconds | 6.2 - 13.3 seconds | |
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Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 3.2 - 9.0 | 4.2 - 9.4 | |
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Volvo V40 petrol engines consumes on average 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than Audi A3. On average, Volvo V40 equipped with diesel engines consume 1.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi A3. This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version! | |||
| Ground clearance: | 133 mm (5.2 inches) | 110 mm (4.3 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Volvo V40 can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.37 m | 4.29 m | |
| Width: | 1.83 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.42 m | |
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Volvo V40 is larger. Volvo V40 is 8 cm longer than the Audi A3, 7 cm wider, while the height of Volvo V40 is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 335 litres | 370 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
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Audi A3 has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Volvo V40 has 35 litres less trunk space than the Audi A3. This could mean that the Volvo V40 uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.2 meters | 10.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volvo V40 is 0.5 metres more than that of the Audi A3, which means Volvo V40 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | ~ 1`976 | ~ 1`916 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Audi A3 is better rated in child safety tests. The Volvo V40 scores higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | above average | high | |
| Average price (€): | 8200 | 6200 | |
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