Car comparison

AUDI A1 Sportback (GB) 35 TFSIvsVolvo V40 · Facelift 2016 2.0 D3

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

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AUDI A1 Sportback (GB)

35 TFSI

150 hp1498 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbochargedHatchback2018-2020
VS

Volvo V40 · Facelift 2016

2.0 D3

150 hp1969 ccDieselFWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2018-2020

Comparison overview

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

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AUDI A1 Sportback (GB) 35 TFSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.7 s
  • Fastest top speed
    222 km/h
    138 mph
  • Most powerful
    150 hp
    112 kW
  • Lightest
    1,165 kg
    2,568 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    129 hp/t
    96 kW/t
    7.8 kg/hp
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    116 g/km
  • Largest trunk
    335 L
  • Best overall score
    55/100
  • Best performance score
    47/100
  • Best practicality score
    72/100

Volvo V40 Facelift 2016 2.0 D3

  • Highest torque
    320 Nm
    236 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    4.8 L/100 km
    49.0 mpg US
    58.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    5.9 L/100 km
    39.9 mpg US
    47.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.1 L/100 km
    57.4 mpg US
    68.9 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,292 km
    803 mi
  • Best economy score
    94/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIA1 Sportback (GB)35 TFSIVolvoV40Facelift 20162.0 D3
Power
150hp112kW
150hp112kW
Torque
250Nm184lb-ft
320Nm236lb-ft
Curb weight
1,165kg2,568lb
1,574kg3,470lb
Gross weight
1,705kg3,759lb
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Top speed
222 km/h
138 mph
205 km/h
127 mph
To 99% top speed
79.3s99% target: 220 km/h / 137 mph
Calculated
84.0s99% target: 203 km/h / 126 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.7s
8.6s
0-200 km/h
36.1s
Calculated
65.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.3s
Calculated
8.1s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.1L/100 km46.1mpg US55.4mpg UK
4.8L/100 km49mpg US58.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
6.5L/100 km36.2mpg US43.5mpg UK
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
4.3L/100 km54.7mpg US65.7mpg UK
4.1L/100 km57.4mpg US68.9mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.6s
Calculated
16.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
129hp/t96kW/t58hp/1000 lb
Calculated
95hp/t71kW/t43hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
215Nm/t144lb-ft/ton
Calculated
203Nm/t136lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
784km487mi
Calculated
1,292km803mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,498cc91cu in
1,969cc120cu in
Length
4,029mm159in
4,370mm172in
Width
1,740mm69in
1,783mm70in
Height
1,433mm56in
1,439mm57in
Wheelbase
2,563mm101in
2,647mm104in
Front track
1,524mm60in
-
Rear track
1,501mm59in
-
Trunk volume
335L
236L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
40L
62L
CO2 emissions
116g/km
125g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

AUDI A1 Sportback (GB) 35 TFSIVolvo V40 Facelift 2016 2.0 D3PowerTorque
  • AUDI A1 Sportback (GB) 35 TFSI: Power / Torque
  • Volvo V40 Facelift 2016 2.0 D3: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIA1 Sportback (GB)35 TFSI5,000-6,000 rpm1,500-3,500 rpm6,250 rpm
VolvoV40Facelift 20162.0 D33,750 rpm1,740-3,000 rpm4,500 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIA1 Sportback (GB)35 TFSIVolvoV40Facelift 20162.0 D3
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.3 s
8.1 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.7 s
8.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
36.1 s
65.2 s
Top speed
222 km/h
138 mph
205 km/h
127 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.8 s
7.0 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.2 s
10.6 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.1 s
13.7 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.6 s
16.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
149 km/h
92 mph
140 km/h
87 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA1 Sportback (GB)35 TFSI
150 hp
112 kW
VolvoV40Facelift 20162.0 D3
150 hp
112 kW

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA1 Sportback (GB)35 TFSI
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
VolvoV40Facelift 20162.0 D3
320 Nm
236 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA1 Sportback (GB)35 TFSI
1,165 kg
2,568 lb
VolvoV40Facelift 20162.0 D3
1,574 kg
3,470 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 (GB)35 TFSI
222 km/h
138 mph
VolvoV40Facelift 20162.0 D3
205 km/h
127 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA1 Sportback (GB)35 TFSI7.7 s
VolvoV40Facelift 20162.0 D38.6 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI A1 Sportback (GB) 35 TFSI and Volvo V40 Facelift 2016 2.0 D3: 0.9 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 (GB)35 TFSI
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 mpg UK
VolvoV40Facelift 20162.0 D3
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 mpg UK

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA1 Sportback (GB)35 TFSI
129 hp/t
96 kW/t
7.8 kg/hp
VolvoV40Facelift 20162.0 D3
95 hp/t
71 kW/t
10.5 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA1 Sportback (GB)35 TFSI
784 km
487 mi
VolvoV40Facelift 20162.0 D3
1,292 km
803 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIA1 Sportback (GB)35 TFSI
150 hp
112 kW
7.7 s
222 km/h
138 mph
VolvoV40Facelift 20162.0 D3
150 hp
112 kW
8.6 s
205 km/h
127 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 (GB)35 TFSI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h7.7 s
Top speed
222 km/h
138 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
335 L
11.8 cu ft
Length
4,029 mm
158.6 in
Height
1,433 mm
56.4 in
VolvoV40Facelift 20162.0 D3
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.6 s
Top speed
205 km/h
127 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
236 L
8.3 cu ft
Length
4,370 mm
172.0 in
Height
1,439 mm
56.7 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
AUDIA1 Sportback (GB)35 TFSI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h7.7 s
Top speed
222 km/h
138 mph
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 mpg UK
VolvoV40Facelift 20162.0 D3
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.6 s
Top speed
205 km/h
127 mph
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 mpg UK

AUDI A1 Sportback (GB) 35 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 (GB)35 TFSI
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 mpg UK
7.7 s
VolvoV40Facelift 20162.0 D3
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 mpg UK
8.6 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 (GB)35 TFSI
129 hp/t
96 kW/t
7.8 kg/hp
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 mpg UK
VolvoV40Facelift 20162.0 D3
95 hp/t
71 kW/t
10.5 kg/hp
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIA1 Sportback (GB)35 TFSIVolvoV40Facelift 20162.0 D3
Power
150 hp
112 kW
150 hp
112 kW
Torque
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.7 s
8.6 s
Top speed
222 km/h
138 mph
205 km/h
127 mph
Lightness
1,165 kg
2,568 lb
1,574 kg
3,470 lb
Fuel consumption
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 mpg UK
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
335 L
11.8 cu ft
Length
4,029 mm
158.6 in
Height
1,433 mm
56.4 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
236 L
8.3 cu ft
Length
4,370 mm
172.0 in
Height
1,439 mm
56.7 in
Range score
784 km
487 mi
1,292 km
803 mi
CO2 score
116 g/km
125 g/km
Trunk score
335 L
11.8 cu ft
236 L
8.3 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
129 hp/t
96 kW/t
7.8 kg/hp
95 hp/t
71 kW/t
10.5 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 (GB) 35 TFSIVolvo V40 Facelift 2016 2.0 D3
Consumption5.1 L/100 km46.1 mpg US55.4 mpg UK4.8 L/100 km49 mpg US58.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km8.92 LC100 km8.40 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi14.36 LC100 mi13.52 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used765 L202 US gal168 UK gal720 L190 US gal158 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,339 LC/year1,260 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI A1 Sportback (GB) 35 TFSI

  • Is 409 kg lighter
  • Is 0.9 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 17 km/h (11 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 33 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 99 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 9 g/km less CO2

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption

Volvo V40 Facelift 2016 2.0 D3

  • Has 70 Nm more
  • Uses 0.3 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 507 km (315 mi) more estimated range

Pros

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

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk
  • Highest CO2 emissions

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