Car comparison

AUDI A1 Sportback (8X) 1.4 TFSIvsVolvo V40 1.6 T4

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

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AUDI A1 Sportback (8X)

1.4 TFSI

185 hp1390 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbo + superchargedHatchback2012-2014
VS

Volvo V40

1.6 T4

180 hp1596 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbochargedHatchback2012-2015

Comparison overview

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

Best choices

AUDI A1 Sportback (8X) 1.4 TFSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.0 s
  • Fastest top speed
    227 km/h
    141 mph
  • Most powerful
    185 hp
    138 kW
  • Highest torque
    250 Nm
    184 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,290 kg
    2,844 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    143 hp/t
    107 kW/t
    7.0 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.9 L/100 km
    39.9 mpg US
    47.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    7.5 L/100 km
    31.4 mpg US
    37.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.1 L/100 km
    46.1 mpg US
    55.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    139 g/km
  • Best overall score
    57/100
  • Best performance score
    51/100
  • Best economy score
    91/100

Volvo V40 1.6 T4

  • Best estimated range
    969 km
    602 mi
  • Largest trunk
    324 L
  • Best practicality score
    72/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIA1 Sportback (8X)1.4 TFSIVolvoV401.6 T4
Power
185hp138kW
180hp134kW
Torque
250Nm184lb-ft
240Nm177lb-ft
Curb weight
1,290kg2,844lb
1,297kg2,859lb
Gross weight
1,685kg3,715lb
1,920kg4,233lb
Top speed
227 km/h
141 mph
225 km/h
140 mph
To 99% top speed
74.4s99% target: 225 km/h / 140 mph
Calculated
90.2s99% target: 223 km/h / 138 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.0s
8.5s
0-200 km/h
30.9s
Calculated
38.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.6s
Calculated
8.1s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
6.4L/100 km36.8mpg US44.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
7.5L/100 km31.4mpg US37.7mpg UK
8.3L/100 km28.3mpg US34.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.1L/100 km46.1mpg US55.4mpg UK
5.4L/100 km43.6mpg US52.3mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.0s
Calculated
16.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
143hp/t107kW/t65hp/1000 lb
Calculated
139hp/t103kW/t63hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
194Nm/t130lb-ft/ton
Calculated
185Nm/t124lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
763km474mi
Calculated
969km602mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,390cc85cu in
1,596cc97cu in
Length
3,954mm156in
4,369mm172in
Width
1,742mm69in
1,802mm71in
Height
1,422mm56in
1,445mm57in
Wheelbase
2,469mm97in
2,647mm104in
Front track
1,477mm58in
1,546mm61in
Rear track
1,471mm58in
1,536mm60in
Trunk volume
270L
324L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
45L
62L
CO2 emissions
139g/km
149g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

AUDI A1 Sportback (8X) 1.4 TFSIVolvo V40 1.6 T4PowerTorque
  • AUDI A1 Sportback (8X) 1.4 TFSI: Power / Torque
  • Volvo V40 1.6 T4: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIA1 Sportback (8X)1.4 TFSI6,200 rpm2,000-4,500 rpm6,450 rpm
VolvoV401.6 T45,700 rpm1,600-5,000 rpm5,950 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIA1 Sportback (8X)1.4 TFSIVolvoV401.6 T4
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.6 s
8.1 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.0 s
8.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
30.9 s
38.6 s
Top speed
227 km/h
141 mph
225 km/h
140 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.7 s
330 ft
101 m
6.5 s
7.1 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.8 s
10.6 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.6 s
13.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.0 s
16.2 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
154 km/h
96 mph
145 km/h
90 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA1 Sportback (8X)1.4 TFSI
185 hp
138 kW
VolvoV401.6 T4
180 hp
134 kW

AUDI A1 Sportback (8X) 1.4 TFSI has 5 hp more than Volvo V40 1.6 T4.

The biggest power difference is between Volvo V40 1.6 T4 and AUDI A1 Sportback (8X) 1.4 TFSI: 5 hp (4 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA1 Sportback (8X)1.4 TFSI
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
VolvoV401.6 T4
240 Nm
177 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA1 Sportback (8X)1.4 TFSI
1,290 kg
2,844 lb
VolvoV401.6 T4
1,297 kg
2,859 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA1 Sportback (8X)1.4 TFSI
227 km/h
141 mph
VolvoV401.6 T4
225 km/h
140 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA1 Sportback (8X)1.4 TFSI7.0 s
VolvoV401.6 T48.5 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI A1 Sportback (8X) 1.4 TFSI and Volvo V40 1.6 T4: 1.5 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA1 Sportback (8X)1.4 TFSI
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
VolvoV401.6 T4
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between AUDI A1 Sportback (8X) 1.4 TFSI and Volvo V40 1.6 T4: 0.5 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
AUDIA1 Sportback (8X)1.4 TFSI
143 hp/t
107 kW/t
7.0 kg/hp
VolvoV401.6 T4
139 hp/t
103 kW/t
7.2 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA1 Sportback (8X)1.4 TFSI
763 km
474 mi
VolvoV401.6 T4
969 km
602 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIA1 Sportback (8X)1.4 TFSI
185 hp
138 kW
7.0 s
227 km/h
141 mph
VolvoV401.6 T4
180 hp
134 kW
8.5 s
225 km/h
140 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
AUDIA1 Sportback (8X)1.4 TFSI
Power
185 hp
138 kW
0-100 km/h7.0 s
Top speed
227 km/h
141 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
270 L
9.5 cu ft
Length
3,954 mm
155.7 in
Height
1,422 mm
56.0 in
VolvoV401.6 T4
Power
180 hp
134 kW
0-100 km/h8.5 s
Top speed
225 km/h
140 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
324 L
11.4 cu ft
Length
4,369 mm
172.0 in
Height
1,445 mm
56.9 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
AUDIA1 Sportback (8X)1.4 TFSI
Power
185 hp
138 kW
0-100 km/h7.0 s
Top speed
227 km/h
141 mph
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
VolvoV401.6 T4
Power
180 hp
134 kW
0-100 km/h8.5 s
Top speed
225 km/h
140 mph
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK

AUDI A1 Sportback (8X) 1.4 TFSI 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
AUDIA1 Sportback (8X)1.4 TFSI
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
7.0 s
VolvoV401.6 T4
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK
8.5 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
AUDIA1 Sportback (8X)1.4 TFSI
143 hp/t
107 kW/t
7.0 kg/hp
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
VolvoV401.6 T4
139 hp/t
103 kW/t
7.2 kg/hp
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIA1 Sportback (8X)1.4 TFSIVolvoV401.6 T4
Power
185 hp
138 kW
180 hp
134 kW
Torque
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
240 Nm
177 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.0 s
8.5 s
Top speed
227 km/h
141 mph
225 km/h
140 mph
Lightness
1,290 kg
2,844 lb
1,297 kg
2,859 lb
Fuel consumption
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
270 L
9.5 cu ft
Length
3,954 mm
155.7 in
Height
1,422 mm
56.0 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
324 L
11.4 cu ft
Length
4,369 mm
172.0 in
Height
1,445 mm
56.9 in
Range score
763 km
474 mi
969 km
602 mi
CO2 score
139 g/km
149 g/km
Trunk score
270 L
9.5 cu ft
324 L
11.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
143 hp/t
107 kW/t
7.0 kg/hp
139 hp/t
103 kW/t
7.2 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
VehicleAUDI A1 Sportback (8X) 1.4 TFSIVolvo V40 1.6 T4
Consumption5.9 L/100 km39.9 mpg US47.9 mpg UK6.4 L/100 km36.8 mpg US44.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km10.33 LC100 km11.20 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi16.62 LC100 mi18.02 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used885 L234 US gal195 UK gal960 L254 US gal211 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,549 LC/year1,680 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI A1 Sportback (8X) 1.4 TFSI

  • Has 5 hp more
  • Has 10 Nm more
  • Is 7 kg lighter
  • Is 1.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 2 km/h (1 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.5 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 5 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Emits 10 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Smallest trunk

Volvo V40 1.6 T4

  • Has 206 km (128 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 54 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed
  • Highest CO2 emissions

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