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Audi A3 Sportback vs Volvo EX40 - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (400 HP vs 442 HP), boot space and price (26800 £ vs 42800 £) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi A3 Sportback or Volvo EX40?

Audi A3 Sportback

Volvo EX40

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

A3 Sportback @ Audi AG

Costs and Efficiency:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

Audi A3 Sportback has a significantly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 26800 £, while the Volvo EX40 costs 42800 £. That’s a price difference of around 16020 £.

As for range, the Volvo EX40 performs clearly better – achieving up to 576 km, about 435 km more than the Audi A3 Sportback.

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Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the Volvo EX40 has a slight edge – offering 442 HP compared to 400 HP. That’s roughly 42 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Audi A3 Sportback is noticeable quicker – completing the sprint in 3.80 s, while the Volvo EX40 takes 4.60 s. That’s about 0.80 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Audi A3 Sportback performs noticeable better – reaching 250 km/h, while the Volvo EX40 tops out at 180 km/h. The difference is around 70 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: Volvo EX40 pulls evident stronger with 670 Nm compared to 500 Nm. That’s about 170 Nm difference.

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Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Seats: offers more seating capacity – vs .

In curb weight, Audi A3 Sportback is decisively lighter – 1360 kg compared to 2040 kg. The difference is around 680 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Volvo EX40 offers barely noticeable more room – 410 L compared to 380 L. That’s a difference of about 30 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Volvo EX40 performs a bit better – up to 1400 L, which is about 200 L more than the Audi A3 Sportback.

When it comes to payload, takes the win – compared to . That’s a difference of about .

Who wins the race?

The Volvo EX40 proves to be wins the duel decisively and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Volvo EX40 is the better all-rounder in this comparison.

from about £42,800
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Volvo EX40

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 238 - 442 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 16.6 - 17.6 kWh
  • Electric Range : 480 - 576 km
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Audi A3 Sportback

The Audi A3 Sportback wraps premium materials and crisp German design into a practical hatchback package that makes daily driving feel smart rather than showy. It’s nimble in the city, composed on longer trips, and carries just enough swagger to satisfy buyers who want quality without shouting about it.

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Volvo EX40

The Volvo EX40 wraps Scandinavian calm and clever practicality into a compact electric package that feels both premium and refreshingly uncomplicated. It's the grown-up answer to flashier rivals — a safe, comfy, and city-friendly EV with thoughtful tech that makes everyday driving quietly satisfying.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
26800 - 56600 £
Price
42800 - 58200 £
Consumption L/100km
1.1 - 9.3 L
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
16.6 - 17.6 kWh
Electric Range
134 - 141 km
Electric Range
480 - 576 km
Battery Capacity
19.70 kWh
Battery Capacity
67 - 79 kWh
co2
25 - 211 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
40 - 55 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1360 - 1685 kg
Curb weight
2040 - 2170 kg
Trunk capacity
280 - 380 L
Trunk capacity
410 L
Length
4352 - 4381 mm
Length
4440 mm
Width
1816 - 1851 mm
Width
1863 mm
Height
1415 - 1470 mm
Height
1647 mm
Max trunk capacity
1100 - 1200 L
Max trunk capacity
1286 - 1400 L
Payload
410 - 480 kg
Payload
430 - 480 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
116 - 400 HP
Power HP
238 - 442 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.8 - 10.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.6 - 7.3 s
Max Speed
205 - 250 km/h
Max Speed
180 km/h
Torque
220 - 500 Nm
Torque
420 - 670 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 5
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
85 - 294 kW
Power kW
175 - 325 kW
Engine capacity
1498 - 2480 cm3
Engine capacity
-

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, F, E, G, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Audi
Brand
Volvo

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What drive types are available for the Audi A3 Sportback?

The Audi A3 Sportback is offered with Front-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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