Volvo V40 2012 vs Audi A3 2008
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 177 HP | 140 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.6 seconds | 9.6 seconds | |
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Volvo V40 is more dynamic to drive. Volvo V40 engine produces 37 HP more power than Audi A3, whereas torque is 80 NM more than Audi A3. Thanks to more power Volvo V40 reaches 100 km/h speed 1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.3 | 5.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.9 l/100km | 5.4 l/100km | |
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By specification Volvo V40 consumes 0.8 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 120 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Volvo V40 consumes 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A3. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1440 km in combined cycle | 1070 km in combined cycle | |
| 1630 km on highway | 1300 km on highway | ||
| 1050 km with real consumption | 1010 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. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 390'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 4 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Installed on at least 12 other car models, including Volkswagen Passat, Volkswagen Golf, Volkswagen Sharan | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Audi A3 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
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 |
no data | 1104 litres | |
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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`020 | 1`920 | |
| 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 (€): | 9200 | 6400 | |
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