Car comparison

AUDI A1 Sportback (GB) 35 TFSIvsVolvo V40 · Facelift 2016 2.0 T3

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 T3

152 hp1969 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2018-2020

Comparison overview

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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
  • Highest torque
    250 Nm
    184 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,165 kg
    2,568 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    129 hp/t
    96 kW/t
    7.8 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.1 L/100 km
    46.1 mpg US
    55.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    6.5 L/100 km
    36.2 mpg US
    43.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.3 L/100 km
    54.7 mpg US
    65.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    116 g/km
  • Largest trunk
    335 L
  • Best overall score
    55/100
  • Best performance score
    47/100
  • Best economy score
    93/100
  • Best practicality score
    72/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIA1 Sportback (GB)35 TFSIVolvoV40Facelift 20162.0 T3
Power
150hp112kW
152hp113kW
Torque
250Nm184lb-ft
250Nm184lb-ft
Curb weight
1,165kg2,568lb
1,507kg3,322lb
Gross weight
1,705kg3,759lb
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Top speed
222 km/h
138 mph
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
79.3s99% target: 220 km/h / 137 mph
Calculated
96.2s99% target: 218 km/h / 135 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.7s
8.9s
0-200 km/h
36.1s
Calculated
44.7s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.3s
Calculated
8.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.1L/100 km46.1mpg US55.4mpg UK
6.1L/100 km38.6mpg US46.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
6.5L/100 km36.2mpg US43.5mpg UK
8.1L/100 km29mpg US34.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
4.3L/100 km54.7mpg US65.7mpg UK
5L/100 km47mpg US56.5mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.6s
Calculated
16.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
129hp/t96kW/t58hp/1000 lb
Calculated
101hp/t75kW/t46hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
215Nm/t144lb-ft/ton
Calculated
166Nm/t111lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
784km487mi
Calculated
1,016km632mi
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
1,559mm61in
Rear track
1,501mm59in
1,546mm61in
Trunk volume
335L
324L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
40L
62L
CO2 emissions
116g/km
143g/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 T3PowerTorque
  • AUDI A1 Sportback (GB) 35 TFSI: Power / Torque
  • Volvo V40 Facelift 2016 2.0 T3: 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 T35,000 rpm1,320-4,020 rpm6,000 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIA1 Sportback (GB)35 TFSIVolvoV40Facelift 20162.0 T3
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.3 s
8.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.7 s
8.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
36.1 s
44.7 s
Top speed
222 km/h
138 mph
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.7 s
330 ft
101 m
6.8 s
7.2 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.2 s
10.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.1 s
13.9 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.6 s
16.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
149 km/h
92 mph
141 km/h
88 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 T3
152 hp
113 kW

Volvo V40 Facelift 2016 2.0 T3 has 2 hp more than AUDI A1 Sportback (GB) 35 TFSI.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI A1 Sportback (GB) 35 TFSI and Volvo V40 Facelift 2016 2.0 T3: 2 hp (1 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 T3
250 Nm
184 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 T3
1,507 kg
3,322 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 T3
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 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 T38.9 s

Although Volvo V40 Facelift 2016 2.0 T3 has more power, AUDI A1 Sportback (GB) 35 TFSI is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI A1 Sportback (GB) 35 TFSI and Volvo V40 Facelift 2016 2.0 T3: 1.2 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 T3
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between AUDI A1 Sportback (GB) 35 TFSI and Volvo V40 Facelift 2016 2.0 T3: 1.0 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 (GB)35 TFSI
129 hp/t
96 kW/t
7.8 kg/hp
VolvoV40Facelift 20162.0 T3
101 hp/t
75 kW/t
9.9 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 T3
1,016 km
632 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 T3
152 hp
113 kW
8.9 s
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 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 T3
Power
152 hp
113 kW
0-100 km/h8.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
324 L
11.4 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 T3
Power
152 hp
113 kW
0-100 km/h8.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 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 T3
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 mpg UK
8.9 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 T3
101 hp/t
75 kW/t
9.9 kg/hp
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIA1 Sportback (GB)35 TFSIVolvoV40Facelift 20162.0 T3
Power
150 hp
112 kW
152 hp
113 kW
Torque
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.7 s
8.9 s
Top speed
222 km/h
138 mph
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Lightness
1,165 kg
2,568 lb
1,507 kg
3,322 lb
Fuel consumption
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 mpg UK
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 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
324 L
11.4 cu ft
Length
4,370 mm
172.0 in
Height
1,439 mm
56.7 in
Range score
784 km
487 mi
1,016 km
632 mi
CO2 score
116 g/km
143 g/km
Trunk score
335 L
11.8 cu ft
324 L
11.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
129 hp/t
96 kW/t
7.8 kg/hp
101 hp/t
75 kW/t
9.9 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.

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 T3
Consumption5.1 L/100 km46.1 mpg US55.4 mpg UK6.1 L/100 km38.6 mpg US46.3 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km8.92 LC100 km10.67 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi14.36 LC100 mi17.18 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used765 L202 US gal168 UK gal915 L242 US gal201 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,339 LC/year1,601 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI A1 Sportback (GB) 35 TFSI

  • Is 342 kg lighter
  • Is 1.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 2 km/h (1 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 1.0 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 28 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 11 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 27 g/km less CO2

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power

Volvo V40 Facelift 2016 2.0 T3

  • Has 2 hp more
  • Has 232 km (144 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Best estimated range

Cons

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

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