Volvo V40 2012 vs Audi A3 2008
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 140 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.3 seconds | 9.1 seconds | |
| Volvo V40 engine produces 10 HP more power than Audi A3, whereas torque is 30 NM more than Audi A3. Despite the higher power, Volvo V40 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.2 | 5.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.0 l/100km | 6.4 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 | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1190 km in combined cycle | 1010 km in combined cycle | |
| 1440 km on highway | 1240 km on highway | ||
| 1030 km with real consumption | 850 km with real consumption | ||
| Volvo V40 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| 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. Note, however, that this Volvo V40 version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.37 m | 4.29 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.42 m | |
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Volvo V40 is larger. Volvo V40 is 8 cm longer than the Audi A3, 4 cm wider, while the height of Volvo V40 is 3 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): | 2`040 | 1`945 | |
| 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: | below average | above average | |
| Audi A3 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volvo V40 has serious deffects in 45 percent more cases than Audi A3, so Audi A3 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 9000 | 6400 | |
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