Audi A3 e-tron vs. Volvo EC40
$39,500
$0
Highlights
| 2018 Audi A3 e-tron | 2025 Volvo EC40 | |
|---|---|---|
| Starting MSRP |
$39,500
|
$0
|
| Towing Capacity |
Not available
|
3,970 lbs
|
| Cargo Capacity |
Not available
|
N/A
|
| Engine Type |
Intercooled Turbo Gas/Electric I-4
|
Electric
|
| Combined MPGe |
36 - 83
|
Not available
|
| Range |
16 mi.
|
Not available
|
| Level 2 Charging |
2 hrs.
|
Not available
|
| Battery Capacity |
8 kWh
|
Not available
|
| Horsepower |
204 hp
|
248 hp
|
| Drive Type |
Front Wheel Drive
|
Rear Wheel Drive
|
| Seating Capacity |
5
|
5
|
| Basic Warranty |
4 yr / 50,000 mi
|
4 yr / 50,000 mi
|
Engine
| 2018 Audi A3 e-tron | 2025 Volvo EC40 | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine Type |
Intercooled Turbo Gas/Electric I-4
|
Electric
|
| Displacement |
1.4 L/85
|
N/A
|
| SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM |
204 @ 5000
|
248
|
| SAE Net Torque @ RPM |
258
|
310
|
| Transmission Options |
|
|
| Total Cooling System Capacity |
N/A
|
N/A
|
Tires & Wheels
| 2018 Audi A3 e-tron | 2025 Volvo EC40 | |
|---|---|---|
| Front Tire Size |
P225/45HR17
|
P235/50HR19
|
| Rear Tire Size |
P225/45HR17
|
P255/45HR19
|
| Spare Tire Size |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Front Wheel Size |
17 X 7.5 in
|
19 X 7.5 in
|
| Rear Wheel Size |
17 X 7.5 in
|
19 X 7.5 in
|
| Spare Wheel Size |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Front Wheel Material |
Aluminum
|
Aluminum
|
| Rear Wheel Material |
Aluminum
|
Aluminum
|
| Spare Wheel Material |
N/A
|
N/A
|
Suspension
| 2018 Audi A3 e-tron | 2025 Volvo EC40 | |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension Type - Front |
Strut
|
Strut
|
| Suspension Type - Rear |
Multi-Link
|
Multi-Link
|
| Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) |
Strut
|
Strut
|
| Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) |
Multi-Link
|
Multi-Link
|
Steering
| 2018 Audi A3 e-tron | 2025 Volvo EC40 | |
|---|---|---|
| Steering Type |
Rack-Pinion
|
Rack-Pinion
|
| Steering Ratio (:1), Overall |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb |
36 ft
|
37 ft
|
| Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall |
N/A
|
N/A
|
Measurements
| 2018 Audi A3 e-tron | 2025 Volvo EC40 | |
|---|---|---|
| Cargo Box (Area) Height |
Not available
|
25 in
|
| Cargo Volume to Seat 1 |
Not available
|
49 ft³
|
| Cargo Volume to Seat 2 |
Not available
|
15 ft³
|
| Cargo Volume to Seat 3 |
Not available
|
N/A
|
| Liftover Height |
N/A
|
29 in
|
| Passenger Capacity |
5
|
5
|
| Passenger Volume |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Front Head Room |
39 in
|
39 in
|
| Front Leg Room |
41 in
|
41 in
|
| Front Shoulder Room |
55 in
|
57 in
|
| Front Hip Room |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Second Head Room |
38 in
|
37 in
|
| Second Leg Room |
35 in
|
36 in
|
| Second Shoulder Room |
53 in
|
56 in
|
| Second Hip Room |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Wheelbase |
104 in
|
106 in
|
| Length, Overall |
170 in
|
175 in
|
| Width, Max w/o mirrors |
70 in
|
75 in
|
| Height, Overall |
56 in
|
63 in
|
| Track Width, Front |
61 in
|
63 in
|
| Track Width, Rear |
60 in
|
63 in
|
| Min Ground Clearance |
N/A
|
7 in
|
| Rear Door Opening Height |
Not available
|
N/A
|
| Rear Door Opening Width |
Not available
|
N/A
|
| Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1 |
Not available
|
66 in
|
| Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2 |
Not available
|
35 in
|
| Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3 |
Not available
|
N/A
|
| Cargo Area Width @ Beltline |
Not available
|
42 in
|
| Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings |
Not available
|
40 in
|
| Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Up |
14 ft³
|
Not available
|
| Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down |
34 ft³
|
Not available
|
| Trunk Volume |
N/A
|
Not available
|
Weight & Capacity
| 2018 Audi A3 e-tron | 2025 Volvo EC40 | |
|---|---|---|
| Curb Weight |
Not available
|
N/A
|
| Total Option Weight |
Not available
|
0 lbs
|
| Base Curb Weight |
3,616 lbs
|
4,751 lbs
|
| Curb Weight - Front |
Not available
|
N/A
|
| Curb Weight - Rear |
Not available
|
N/A
|
| Maximum Payload Capacity |
Not available
|
N/A
|
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. |
N/A
|
3,970 lbs
|
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. |
N/A
|
397 lbs
|
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. |
N/A
|
3,970 lbs
|
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. |
N/A
|
397 lbs
|
| Maximum Trailering Capacity |
Not available
|
3,970 lbs
|
| Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx |
11 gal
|
N/A
|
| Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx |
N/A
|
N/A
|
Safety
| 2018 Audi A3 e-tron | 2025 Volvo EC40 | |
|---|---|---|
| Rear Cross Traffic Alert |
Not available
|
Standard
|
| Blind Spot Monitor |
Not available
|
Standard
|
| Backup Camera |
Standard
|
Standard
|
| Stability Control |
Standard
|
Standard
|
| Lane Departure Warning |
Not available
|
Standard
|
| Automatic Emergency Braking |
Standard
|
Not available
|
Entertainment
| 2018 Audi A3 e-tron | 2025 Volvo EC40 | |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth® |
Standard
|
Standard
|
Electrical
| 2018 Audi A3 e-tron | 2025 Volvo EC40 | |
|---|---|---|
| Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) |
N/A
|
760
|
| Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) |
N/A
|
N/A
|
Brakes
| 2018 Audi A3 e-tron | 2025 Volvo EC40 | |
|---|---|---|
| Brake Type |
4-Wheel Disc
|
4-Wheel Disc
|
| Brake ABS System |
4-Wheel
|
4-Wheel
|
| Brake ABS System (Second Line) |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Disc - Front (Yes or ) |
Yes
|
Yes
|
| Disc - Rear (Yes or ) |
Yes
|
Yes
|
| Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness |
12 in
|
14 in
|
| Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness |
11 in
|
13 in
|
| Drum - Rear (Yes or ) |
N/A
|
N/A
|
FAQ
Which car is cheaper, the 2018 Audi A3 e-tron or the 2025 Volvo EC40?
The 2025 Volvo EC40 is cheaper than the 2018 Audi A3 e-tron with a $0 starting MSRP versus a $39,500 starting MSRP.
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