Car comparison

Volvo V40 2.0 D4vsAUDI A1 Sportback (8X) 1.4 TFSI

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

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Volvo V40

2.0 D4

177 hp1984 ccDieselFWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2012-2014
VS

AUDI A1 Sportback (8X)

1.4 TFSI

185 hp1390 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbo + superchargedHatchback2012-2014

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Volvo V40 2.0 D4

  • Fastest top speed
    230 km/h
    143 mph Unrestricted
    220 km/h
    137 mph Restricted
  • Highest torque
    400 Nm
    295 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    4.3 L/100 km
    54.7 mpg US
    65.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    5.3 L/100 km
    44.4 mpg US
    53.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    3.8 L/100 km
    61.9 mpg US
    74.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    114 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    1,395 km
    867 mi
  • Largest trunk
    496 L
  • Best overall score
    58/100
  • Best economy score
    95/100
  • Best practicality score
    78/100

AUDI A1 Sportback (8X) 1.4 TFSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.0 s
  • 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
ModelVolvoV402.0 D4AUDIA1 Sportback (8X)1.4 TFSI
Power
177hp132kW
185hp138kW
Torque
400Nm295lb-ft
250Nm184lb-ft
Curb weight
1,379kg3,040lb
1,290kg2,844lb
Gross weight
2,020kg4,453lb
1,685kg3,715lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
Calculated
227 km/h
141 mph
To 99% top speed
96.8s99% target: 228 km/h / 141 mph
Calculated
74.4s99% target: 225 km/h / 140 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
8.6s
7.0s
0-200 km/h
37.6s
Calculated
30.9s
Calculated
0-60 mph
8.2s
Calculated
6.6s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
4.3L/100 km54.7mpg US65.7mpg UK
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
5.3L/100 km44.4mpg US53.3mpg UK
7.5L/100 km31.4mpg US37.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
3.8L/100 km61.9mpg US74.3mpg UK
5.1L/100 km46.1mpg US55.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
16.2s
Calculated
15.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
128hp/t96kW/t58hp/1000 lb
Calculated
143hp/t107kW/t65hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
290Nm/t194lb-ft/ton
Calculated
194Nm/t130lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,395km867mi
Calculated
763km474mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,984cc121cu in
1,390cc85cu in
Length
4,369mm172in
3,954mm156in
Width
1,802mm71in
1,742mm69in
Height
1,445mm57in
1,422mm56in
Wheelbase
2,647mm104in
2,469mm97in
Front track
1,546mm61in
1,477mm58in
Rear track
1,536mm60in
1,471mm58in
Trunk volume
496L
270L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
60L
45L
CO2 emissions
114g/km
139g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Volvo V40 2.0 D4AUDI A1 Sportback (8X) 1.4 TFSIPowerTorque
  • Volvo V40 2.0 D4: Power / Torque
  • AUDI A1 Sportback (8X) 1.4 TFSI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolvoV402.0 D43,500 rpm1,750-2,750 rpm3,750 rpm
AUDIA1 Sportback (8X)1.4 TFSI6,200 rpm2,000-4,500 rpm6,450 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolvoV402.0 D4AUDIA1 Sportback (8X)1.4 TFSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
8.2 s
6.6 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
8.6 s
7.0 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
37.6 s
30.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
Likely limited
227 km/h
141 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.7 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
7.1 s
6.5 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.7 s
9.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.7 s
12.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
16.2 s
15.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
144 km/h
90 mph
154 km/h
96 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoV402.0 D4
177 hp
132 kW
AUDIA1 Sportback (8X)1.4 TFSI
185 hp
138 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
VolvoV402.0 D4
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
AUDIA1 Sportback (8X)1.4 TFSI
250 Nm
184 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoV402.0 D4
1,379 kg
3,040 lb
AUDIA1 Sportback (8X)1.4 TFSI
1,290 kg
2,844 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoV402.0 D4
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
AUDIA1 Sportback (8X)1.4 TFSI
227 km/h
141 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoV402.0 D48.6 s
AUDIA1 Sportback (8X)1.4 TFSI7.0 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI A1 Sportback (8X) 1.4 TFSI and Volvo V40 2.0 D4: 1.6 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoV402.0 D4
4.3 L/100 km
54.7 mpg US
65.7 mpg UK
AUDIA1 Sportback (8X)1.4 TFSI
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Volvo V40 2.0 D4 and AUDI A1 Sportback (8X) 1.4 TFSI: 1.6 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
VolvoV402.0 D4
128 hp/t
96 kW/t
7.8 kg/hp
AUDIA1 Sportback (8X)1.4 TFSI
143 hp/t
107 kW/t
7.0 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoV402.0 D4
1,395 km
867 mi
AUDIA1 Sportback (8X)1.4 TFSI
763 km
474 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolvoV402.0 D4
177 hp
132 kW
8.6 s
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
AUDIA1 Sportback (8X)1.4 TFSI
185 hp
138 kW
7.0 s
227 km/h
141 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
VolvoV402.0 D4
Power
177 hp
132 kW
0-100 km/h8.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 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
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

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
VolvoV402.0 D4
Power
177 hp
132 kW
0-100 km/h8.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
4.3 L/100 km
54.7 mpg US
65.7 mpg UK
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

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
VolvoV402.0 D4
4.3 L/100 km
54.7 mpg US
65.7 mpg UK
8.6 s
AUDIA1 Sportback (8X)1.4 TFSI
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
7.0 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
VolvoV402.0 D4
128 hp/t
96 kW/t
7.8 kg/hp
4.3 L/100 km
54.7 mpg US
65.7 mpg UK
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

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolvoV402.0 D4AUDIA1 Sportback (8X)1.4 TFSI
Power
177 hp
132 kW
185 hp
138 kW
Torque
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
Acceleration
8.6 s
7.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
227 km/h
141 mph
Lightness
1,379 kg
3,040 lb
1,290 kg
2,844 lb
Fuel consumption
4.3 L/100 km
54.7 mpg US
65.7 mpg UK
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
Practicality
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
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
Range score
1,395 km
867 mi
763 km
474 mi
CO2 score
114 g/km
139 g/km
Trunk score
496 L
17.5 cu ft
270 L
9.5 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
128 hp/t
96 kW/t
7.8 kg/hp
143 hp/t
107 kW/t
7.0 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 2.0 D4AUDI A1 Sportback (8X) 1.4 TFSI
Consumption4.3 L/100 km54.7 mpg US65.7 mpg UK5.9 L/100 km39.9 mpg US47.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km7.52 LC100 km10.33 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi12.11 LC100 mi16.62 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used645 L170 US gal142 UK gal885 L234 US gal195 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,129 LC/year1,549 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volvo V40 2.0 D4

  • Has 150 Nm more
  • Has 3 km/h (2 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 1.6 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 633 km (393 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 226 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 25 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 Sportback (8X) 1.4 TFSI

  • Has 8 hp more
  • Is 89 kg lighter
  • Is 1.6 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 15 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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