Car comparison

Volvo V40 2.5 T5vsAUDI A1 (8X) 2.0 TFSI

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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Volvo V40

2.5 T5

254 hp2497 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbochargedHatchback2012-2014
VS

AUDI A1 (8X)

2.0 TFSI

256 hp1984 ccGasolineAWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2012-2012

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Volvo V40 2.5 T5

  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Highest torque
    360 Nm
    266 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    7.9 L/100 km
    29.8 mpg US
    35.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    11.3 L/100 km
    20.8 mpg US
    25.0 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.0 L/100 km
    39.2 mpg US
    47.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    185 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    785 km
    488 mi
  • Largest trunk
    324 L
  • Best overall score
    65/100
  • Best performance score
    61/100
  • Best economy score
    86/100
  • Best practicality score
    72/100

AUDI A1 (8X) 2.0 TFSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.7 s
  • Most powerful
    256 hp
    191 kW
  • Lightest
    1,390 kg
    3,064 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    184 hp/t
    137 kW/t
    5.4 kg/hp

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolvoV402.5 T5AUDIA1 (8X)2.0 TFSI
Power
254hp189kW
256hp191kW
Torque
360Nm266lb-ft
350Nm258lb-ft
Curb weight
1,574kg3,470lb
1,390kg3,064lb
Gross weight
2,010kg4,431lb
1,790kg3,946lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
245 km/h
152 mph
To 99% top speed
78.2s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
66.9s99% target: 243 km/h / 151 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.1s
5.7s
0-200 km/h
21.4s
Calculated
21.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.8s
Calculated
5.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.9L/100 km29.8mpg US35.8mpg UK
8.6L/100 km27.4mpg US32.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
11.3L/100 km20.8mpg US25.0mpg UK
11.7L/100 km20.1mpg US24.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6L/100 km39.2mpg US47.1mpg UK
6.8L/100 km34.6mpg US41.5mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.1s
Calculated
13.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
161hp/t120kW/t73hp/1000 lb
Calculated
184hp/t137kW/t84hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
229Nm/t153lb-ft/ton
Calculated
252Nm/t168lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
785km488mi
Calculated
523km325mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,497cc152cu in
1,984cc121cu in
Length
4,369mm172in
3,987mm157in
Width
1,783mm70in
1,740mm69in
Height
1,420mm56in
1,416mm56in
Wheelbase
2,647mm104in
2,469mm97in
Front track
1,559mm61in
1,463mm58in
Rear track
1,546mm61in
1,450mm57in
Ground clearance
133mm5in
-
Trunk volume
324L
210L
Max trunk volume-
860L
Doors
5
3
Seats
5
4
Fuel tank
62L
45L
CO2 emissions
185g/km
199g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Volvo V40 2.5 T5AUDI A1 (8X) 2.0 TFSIPowerTorque
  • Volvo V40 2.5 T5: Power / Torque
  • AUDI A1 (8X) 2.0 TFSI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolvoV402.5 T55,400 rpm1,800-4,200 rpm5,650 rpm
AUDIA1 (8X)2.0 TFSI6,000 rpm2,500-4,500 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolvoV402.5 T5AUDIA1 (8X)2.0 TFSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.8 s
5.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.1 s
5.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
21.4 s
21.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
245 km/h
152 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.3 s
330 ft
101 m
6.2 s
6.0 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.3 s
9.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.9 s
11.7 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.1 s
13.8 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
166 km/h
103 mph
167 km/h
104 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoV402.5 T5
254 hp
189 kW
AUDIA1 (8X)2.0 TFSI
256 hp
191 kW

AUDI A1 (8X) 2.0 TFSI has 2 hp more than Volvo V40 2.5 T5.

The biggest power difference is between Volvo V40 2.5 T5 and AUDI A1 (8X) 2.0 TFSI: 2 hp (1 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoV402.5 T5
360 Nm
266 lb-ft
AUDIA1 (8X)2.0 TFSI
350 Nm
258 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoV402.5 T5
1,574 kg
3,470 lb
AUDIA1 (8X)2.0 TFSI
1,390 kg
3,064 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoV402.5 T5
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
AUDIA1 (8X)2.0 TFSI
245 km/h
152 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoV402.5 T56.1 s
AUDIA1 (8X)2.0 TFSI5.7 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI A1 (8X) 2.0 TFSI and Volvo V40 2.5 T5: 0.4 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoV402.5 T5
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 mpg UK
AUDIA1 (8X)2.0 TFSI
8.6 L/100 km
27.4 mpg US
32.8 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Volvo V40 2.5 T5 and AUDI A1 (8X) 2.0 TFSI: 0.7 L/100 km.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoV402.5 T5
161 hp/t
120 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp
AUDIA1 (8X)2.0 TFSI
184 hp/t
137 kW/t
5.4 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoV402.5 T5
785 km
488 mi
AUDIA1 (8X)2.0 TFSI
523 km
325 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolvoV402.5 T5
254 hp
189 kW
6.1 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
AUDIA1 (8X)2.0 TFSI
256 hp
191 kW
5.7 s
245 km/h
152 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
VolvoV402.5 T5
Power
254 hp
189 kW
0-100 km/h6.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
324 L
11.4 cu ft
Length
4,369 mm
172.0 in
Height
1,420 mm
55.9 in
AUDIA1 (8X)2.0 TFSI
Power
256 hp
191 kW
0-100 km/h5.7 s
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
Doors/seats
3 doors
4 seats
Trunk
210 L
7.4 cu ft
Length
3,987 mm
157.0 in
Height
1,416 mm
55.7 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
VolvoV402.5 T5
Power
254 hp
189 kW
0-100 km/h6.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 mpg UK
AUDIA1 (8X)2.0 TFSI
Power
256 hp
191 kW
0-100 km/h5.7 s
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
8.6 L/100 km
27.4 mpg US
32.8 mpg UK

Volvo V40 2.5 T5 is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
VolvoV402.5 T5
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 mpg UK
6.1 s
AUDIA1 (8X)2.0 TFSI
8.6 L/100 km
27.4 mpg US
32.8 mpg UK
5.7 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
VolvoV402.5 T5
161 hp/t
120 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 mpg UK
AUDIA1 (8X)2.0 TFSI
184 hp/t
137 kW/t
5.4 kg/hp
8.6 L/100 km
27.4 mpg US
32.8 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolvoV402.5 T5AUDIA1 (8X)2.0 TFSI
Power
254 hp
189 kW
256 hp
191 kW
Torque
360 Nm
266 lb-ft
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.1 s
5.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
245 km/h
152 mph
Lightness
1,574 kg
3,470 lb
1,390 kg
3,064 lb
Fuel consumption
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 mpg UK
8.6 L/100 km
27.4 mpg US
32.8 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
324 L
11.4 cu ft
Length
4,369 mm
172.0 in
Height
1,420 mm
55.9 in
Doors/seats
3 doors
4 seats
Trunk
210 L
7.4 cu ft
Length
3,987 mm
157.0 in
Height
1,416 mm
55.7 in
Range score
785 km
488 mi
523 km
325 mi
CO2 score
185 g/km
199 g/km
Trunk score
324 L
11.4 cu ft
210 L
7.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
161 hp/t
120 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp
184 hp/t
137 kW/t
5.4 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleVolvo V40 2.5 T5AUDI A1 (8X) 2.0 TFSI
Consumption7.9 L/100 km29.8 mpg US35.8 mpg UK8.6 L/100 km27.4 mpg US32.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km13.83 LC100 km15.05 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi22.25 LC100 mi24.22 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,185 L313 US gal261 UK gal1,290 L341 US gal284 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,074 LC/year2,258 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volvo V40 2.5 T5

  • Has 10 Nm more
  • Has 15 km/h (9 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.7 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 262 km (163 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 114 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 14 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest

AUDI A1 (8X) 2.0 TFSI

  • Has 2 hp more
  • Is 184 kg lighter
  • Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 23 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Most powerful
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk
  • Highest CO2 emissions

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