Volvo V40 vs Audi A7
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Volvo V40

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2018 price

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Audi A7

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2019 price

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Mercedes-Benz A-Class

Summary

2018 Volvo V40

2019 Audi A7

By Laura Berry

By Matt Campbell

Safety Rating

Engine Type

Turbo 4, 2.0L

Turbo V6, 3.0L

Fuel Type

Premium Unleaded Petrol

Premium Unleaded/Electric

Fuel Efficiency

5.6L/100km (combined)

7.3L/100km (combined)

Seating

Likes

Great looks
Responsive, torquey engine
Simple to use interior controls

Glorious to behold
Surprising value
Great safety kit

Dislikes

Small boot
Limited rear legroom
No Apple CarPlay

Launching with top-spec petrol only
Still some options to pick
Some tech quibbles on launch

2018 Volvo V40 Summary

I miss my old phone. Sure, my new phone has a bigger screen and it’s smarter and faster, but my previous phone was smaller and easier to use, and now when I go to do a screen shot I accidentally hit the volume button every time.

What I really want in a phone is a new version of the old one – and I have a feeling people may feel the same way about the 2018 Volvo V40.

Some time next year the completely new generation V40 is expected to arrive and there will be some things I’ll miss about the old one. So, this really is your last chance to buy a new ‘old’ Volvo V40.

In a last-hurrah review, I road tested the V40 in the Inscription grade with the T4 petrol engine. What’s so 'missable' about it? Read on to find out.

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2019 Audi A7 Summary

Audi is known as a design-led brand, and arguably no model in the line-up embodies that ethos more than the Audi A7 Sportback.

This all-new version of Audi's largest swoopy five-door hatchback takes the concept of the original first-generation version and, rather than reinventing the idea, reimagines it with a more modern and even more style-focused look, inside and out.

And it's a very convincing execution, indeed.

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Deep dive comparison

2018 Volvo V40 2019 Audi A7

Verdict

I’m going to miss this V40 like I do my old phone, and for many people this hatch really could really be close to perfect: excellent safety equipment, enjoyable to drive, cool prestige styling and some lo-fi buttons and dials that are far easier to use than swiping a screen. This is your last chance to own an old, new V40.

Verdict

The Audi A7 is a really likeable car, one that is heavily focused on style but also emanates substance. The 55 TFSI model will appeal to many, but my initial impression is that the best buy in the range could well be the entry-level 45 TFSI. I can't wait to sample it sometime in 2019.

Volvo V40 vs Audi A7 What's the difference?

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Volvo V40 vs Audi A7
What's the difference?