Audi A3 is a more dynamic driving. Volvo V40 engine produces 30 HP less power than Audi A3, whereas torque is 60 NM less than Audi A3. Due to the lower power, Volvo V40 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.4 seconds later.
Both cars are similar in size. Volvo V40 is 6 cm longer than the Audi A3, 2 cm wider, while the height of Volvo V40 is 2 cm lower.
Trunk capacity:
335 litres
380 litres
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible
1500 litres
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Audi A3 has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, 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:
10.8 meters
10.9 meters
The turning circle of the Volvo V40 is 0.1 metres less than that of the Audi A3.
Audi A3 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volvo V40 has serious deffects in 25 percent more cases than Audi A3, so Audi A3 quality is probably significantly better