Car comparison

AUDI A1 Sportback (8X) 1.4 TFSIvsVolvo V40 2.0 D4

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

2.0 D4

177 hp1984 ccDieselFWDAutomaticTurbochargedHatchback2012-2014

Comparison overview

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

Best choices

Volvo V40 2.0 D4

  • Highest torque
    400 Nm
    295 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.2 L/100 km
    45.2 mpg US
    54.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    6.9 L/100 km
    34.1 mpg US
    40.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.3 L/100 km
    54.7 mpg US
    65.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    136 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    1,154 km
    717 mi
  • Largest trunk
    496 L
  • Best overall score
    58/100
  • Best economy score
    93/100
  • Best practicality score
    78/100

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
  • Lightest
    1,290 kg
    2,844 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    143 hp/t
    107 kW/t
    7.0 kg/hp
  • Best performance score
    51/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIA1 Sportback (8X)1.4 TFSIVolvoV402.0 D4
Power
185hp138kW
177hp132kW
Torque
250Nm184lb-ft
400Nm295lb-ft
Curb weight
1,290kg2,844lb
1,398kg3,082lb
Gross weight
1,685kg3,715lb
2,040kg4,497lb
Top speed
227 km/h
141 mph
215 km/h
134 mph
To 99% top speed
74.4s99% target: 225 km/h / 140 mph
Calculated
84.3s99% target: 213 km/h / 132 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.0s
8.3s
0-200 km/h
30.9s
Calculated
44.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.6s
Calculated
7.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
5.2L/100 km45.2mpg US54.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
7.5L/100 km31.4mpg US37.7mpg UK
6.9L/100 km34.1mpg US40.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.1L/100 km46.1mpg US55.4mpg UK
4.3L/100 km54.7mpg US65.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.0s
Calculated
16.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
143hp/t107kW/t65hp/1000 lb
Calculated
127hp/t94kW/t57hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
194Nm/t130lb-ft/ton
Calculated
286Nm/t191lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
763km474mi
Calculated
1,154km717mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,390cc85cu in
1,984cc121cu 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
496L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
45L
60L
CO2 emissions
139g/km
136g/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 2.0 D4PowerTorque
  • AUDI A1 Sportback (8X) 1.4 TFSI: Power / Torque
  • Volvo V40 2.0 D4: 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
VolvoV402.0 D43,500 rpm1,750-2,750 rpm3,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIA1 Sportback (8X)1.4 TFSIVolvoV402.0 D4
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.6 s
7.9 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.0 s
8.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
30.9 s
44.6 s
Top speed
227 km/h
141 mph
215 km/h
134 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.5 s
7.0 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.8 s
10.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.6 s
13.5 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.0 s
16.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
154 km/h
96 mph
144 km/h
89 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
VolvoV402.0 D4
177 hp
132 kW

AUDI A1 Sportback (8X) 1.4 TFSI has 8 hp more than Volvo V40 2.0 D4.

The biggest power difference is between Volvo V40 2.0 D4 and AUDI A1 Sportback (8X) 1.4 TFSI: 8 hp (6 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
VolvoV402.0 D4
400 Nm
295 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
VolvoV402.0 D4
1,398 kg
3,082 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
VolvoV402.0 D4
215 km/h
134 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
VolvoV402.0 D48.3 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI A1 Sportback (8X) 1.4 TFSI and Volvo V40 2.0 D4: 1.3 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
VolvoV402.0 D4
5.2 L/100 km
45.2 mpg US
54.3 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Volvo V40 2.0 D4 and AUDI A1 Sportback (8X) 1.4 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
AUDIA1 Sportback (8X)1.4 TFSI
143 hp/t
107 kW/t
7.0 kg/hp
VolvoV402.0 D4
127 hp/t
94 kW/t
7.9 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
VolvoV402.0 D4
1,154 km
717 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
VolvoV402.0 D4
177 hp
132 kW
8.3 s
215 km/h
134 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
VolvoV402.0 D4
Power
177 hp
132 kW
0-100 km/h8.3 s
Top speed
215 km/h
134 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
496 L
17.5 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
VolvoV402.0 D4
Power
177 hp
132 kW
0-100 km/h8.3 s
Top speed
215 km/h
134 mph
5.2 L/100 km
45.2 mpg US
54.3 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
VolvoV402.0 D4
5.2 L/100 km
45.2 mpg US
54.3 mpg UK
8.3 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
VolvoV402.0 D4
127 hp/t
94 kW/t
7.9 kg/hp
5.2 L/100 km
45.2 mpg US
54.3 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIA1 Sportback (8X)1.4 TFSIVolvoV402.0 D4
Power
185 hp
138 kW
177 hp
132 kW
Torque
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.0 s
8.3 s
Top speed
227 km/h
141 mph
215 km/h
134 mph
Lightness
1,290 kg
2,844 lb
1,398 kg
3,082 lb
Fuel consumption
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
5.2 L/100 km
45.2 mpg US
54.3 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
496 L
17.5 cu ft
Length
4,369 mm
172.0 in
Height
1,445 mm
56.9 in
Range score
763 km
474 mi
1,154 km
717 mi
CO2 score
139 g/km
136 g/km
Trunk score
270 L
9.5 cu ft
496 L
17.5 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
143 hp/t
107 kW/t
7.0 kg/hp
127 hp/t
94 kW/t
7.9 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.

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleAUDI A1 Sportback (8X) 1.4 TFSIVolvo V40 2.0 D4
Consumption5.9 L/100 km39.9 mpg US47.9 mpg UK5.2 L/100 km45.2 mpg US54.3 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km10.33 LC100 km9.10 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi16.62 LC100 mi14.65 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used885 L234 US gal195 UK gal780 L206 US gal172 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,549 LC/year1,365 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI A1 Sportback (8X) 1.4 TFSI

  • Has 8 hp more
  • Is 108 kg lighter
  • Is 1.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 12 km/h (7 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 17 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Smallest trunk
  • Highest CO2 emissions

Volvo V40 2.0 D4

  • Has 150 Nm more
  • Uses 0.7 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 391 km (243 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 226 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 3 g/km less CO2

Pros

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

Cons

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

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