Car comparison

AUDI A3 Sportback (8V) 1.8 TFSIvsVolvo V40 1.6 T4

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

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AUDI A3 Sportback (8V)

1.8 TFSI

180 hp1798 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbochargedHatchback2013-2016
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.

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AUDI A3 Sportback (8V) 1.8 TFSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.3 s
  • Fastest top speed
    235 km/h
    146 mph
  • Most powerful
    180 hp
    134 kW
  • Highest torque
    250 Nm
    184 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,280 kg
    2,822 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    141 hp/t
    105 kW/t
    7.1 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.6 L/100 km
    42.0 mpg US
    50.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    7.0 L/100 km
    33.6 mpg US
    40.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.8 L/100 km
    49.0 mpg US
    58.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    129 g/km
  • Largest trunk
    380 L
  • Best overall score
    58/100
  • Best performance score
    50/100
  • Best economy score
    92/100
  • Best practicality score
    74/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIA3 Sportback (8V)1.8 TFSIVolvoV401.6 T4
Power
180hp134kW
180hp134kW
Torque
250Nm184lb-ft
240Nm177lb-ft
Curb weight
1,280kg2,822lb
1,297kg2,859lb
Gross weight
1,840kg4,057lb
1,920kg4,233lb
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
225 km/h
140 mph
To 99% top speed
82.9s99% target: 233 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
90.2s99% target: 223 km/h / 138 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.3s
8.5s
0-200 km/h
30.1s
Calculated
38.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.9s
Calculated
8.1s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.6L/100 km42mpg US50.4mpg UK
6.4L/100 km36.8mpg US44.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
7L/100 km33.6mpg US40.4mpg UK
8.3L/100 km28.3mpg US34.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
4.8L/100 km49mpg US58.9mpg UK
5.4L/100 km43.6mpg US52.3mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.2s
Calculated
16.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
141hp/t105kW/t64hp/1000 lb
Calculated
139hp/t103kW/t63hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
195Nm/t131lb-ft/ton
Calculated
185Nm/t124lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
893km555mi
Calculated
969km602mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,798cc110cu in
1,596cc97cu in
Length
4,310mm170in
4,369mm172in
Width
1,785mm70in
1,802mm71in
Height
1,425mm56in
1,445mm57in
Wheelbase
2,636mm104in
2,647mm104in
Front track
1,535mm60in
1,546mm61in
Rear track
1,506mm59in
1,536mm60in
Trunk volume
380L
324L
Max trunk volume
1,220L
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Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
50L
62L
CO2 emissions
129g/km
149g/km

Performance charts

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

Dyno simulation

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

AUDI A3 Sportback (8V) 1.8 TFSIVolvo V40 1.6 T4PowerTorque
  • AUDI A3 Sportback (8V) 1.8 TFSI: Power / Torque
  • Volvo V40 1.6 T4: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIA3 Sportback (8V)1.8 TFSI5,100-6,200 rpm1,250-5,000 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
MetricAUDIA3 Sportback (8V)1.8 TFSIVolvoV401.6 T4
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.9 s
8.1 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.3 s
8.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
30.1 s
38.6 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
225 km/h
140 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.7 s
330 ft
101 m
6.7 s
7.1 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.0 s
10.6 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.8 s
13.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.2 s
16.2 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
153 km/h
95 mph
145 km/h
90 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 Sportback (8V)1.8 TFSI
180 hp
134 kW
VolvoV401.6 T4
180 hp
134 kW

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 Sportback (8V)1.8 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
AUDIA3 Sportback (8V)1.8 TFSI
1,280 kg
2,822 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
AUDIA3 Sportback (8V)1.8 TFSI
235 km/h
146 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
AUDIA3 Sportback (8V)1.8 TFSI7.3 s
VolvoV401.6 T48.5 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI A3 Sportback (8V) 1.8 TFSI and Volvo V40 1.6 T4: 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
AUDIA3 Sportback (8V)1.8 TFSI
5.6 L/100 km
42.0 mpg US
50.4 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 A3 Sportback (8V) 1.8 TFSI and Volvo V40 1.6 T4: 0.8 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
AUDIA3 Sportback (8V)1.8 TFSI
141 hp/t
105 kW/t
7.1 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
AUDIA3 Sportback (8V)1.8 TFSI
893 km
555 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
AUDIA3 Sportback (8V)1.8 TFSI
180 hp
134 kW
7.3 s
235 km/h
146 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
AUDIA3 Sportback (8V)1.8 TFSI
Power
180 hp
134 kW
0-100 km/h7.3 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Length
4,310 mm
169.7 in
Height
1,425 mm
56.1 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
AUDIA3 Sportback (8V)1.8 TFSI
Power
180 hp
134 kW
0-100 km/h7.3 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
5.6 L/100 km
42.0 mpg US
50.4 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 A3 Sportback (8V) 1.8 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
AUDIA3 Sportback (8V)1.8 TFSI
5.6 L/100 km
42.0 mpg US
50.4 mpg UK
7.3 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
AUDIA3 Sportback (8V)1.8 TFSI
141 hp/t
105 kW/t
7.1 kg/hp
5.6 L/100 km
42.0 mpg US
50.4 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
VehicleAUDIA3 Sportback (8V)1.8 TFSIVolvoV401.6 T4
Power
180 hp
134 kW
180 hp
134 kW
Torque
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
240 Nm
177 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.3 s
8.5 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
225 km/h
140 mph
Lightness
1,280 kg
2,822 lb
1,297 kg
2,859 lb
Fuel consumption
5.6 L/100 km
42.0 mpg US
50.4 mpg UK
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Length
4,310 mm
169.7 in
Height
1,425 mm
56.1 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
893 km
555 mi
969 km
602 mi
CO2 score
129 g/km
149 g/km
Trunk score
380 L
13.4 cu ft
324 L
11.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
141 hp/t
105 kW/t
7.1 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 A3 Sportback (8V) 1.8 TFSIVolvo V40 1.6 T4
Consumption5.6 L/100 km42 mpg US50.4 mpg UK6.4 L/100 km36.8 mpg US44.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km9.80 LC100 km11.20 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi15.77 LC100 mi18.02 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used840 L222 US gal185 UK gal960 L254 US gal211 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,470 LC/year1,680 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI A3 Sportback (8V) 1.8 TFSI

  • Has 10 Nm more
  • Is 17 kg lighter
  • Is 1.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 10 km/h (6 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.8 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 2 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 56 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 20 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
  • Largest trunk

Volvo V40 1.6 T4

  • Has 76 km (47 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • 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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