Volvo V40 2012 vs Audi A3 2014
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Diesel | 1.6 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 115 HP | 110 HP | |
| Torque: | 270 NM | 250 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.3 seconds | 10.7 seconds | |
| Volvo V40 engine produces 5 HP more power than Audi A3, whereas torque is 20 NM more than Audi A3. Despite the higher power, Volvo V40 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 3.6 | 3.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.0 l/100km | 5.4 l/100km | |
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The Volvo V40 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volvo V40 consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi A3, which means that by driving the Volvo V40 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 30 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volvo V40 consumes 0.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi A3. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1720 km in combined cycle | 1310 km in combined cycle | |
| 1820 km on highway | 1470 km on highway | ||
| 1240 km with real consumption | 920 km with real consumption | ||
| Volvo V40 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.37 m | 4.31 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.79 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.43 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Volvo V40 is 6 cm longer than the Audi A3, 2 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 335 litres | 380 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 45 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 | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volvo V40 is 0.3 metres more than that of the Audi A3. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`890 | 1`820 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Volvo V40 scores higher in safety tests, but Audi 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 (€): | 9000 | 10 600 | |
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