The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 1.6 TDI (12 - 14) vs. Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 AWD Geartronic (13 - 14)

€ 24,800
Audi A3 1.6 TDI (12 - 14) Audi A3 1.6 TDI
€ 36,500
 Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 AWD Geartronic (13 - 14) Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
€ 24,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,500

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The Audi A3 1.6 TDI is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 5.2 inches shorter, 0.2 inches narrower and 1.5 inches lower than the Volvo V40 Cross Country T5.
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 1.6 TDI (12 - 14)
70
77.4
57.4
Blueprint Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 AWD Geartronic (13 - 14)
70.2
80.4
70 in
Width
70.2 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.4 in
55.9 in
Height
57.4 in
Blueprint Audi A3 1.6 TDI (12 - 14)
102.4
166.8
Blueprint Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 AWD Geartronic (13 - 14)
104.2
172
166.8 in
Length
172 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
104.2 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
2877 lb
Curb Weight
3600 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4564 lb
Audi A3 1.6 TDI (12 - 14)
Weight Difference:
723 lb
20.08 %
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 AWD Geartronic (13 - 14)

General

Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
8V
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-five gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
CLHA
Engine Code
B5254T12
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
104 hp
at 3000 rpm
Power
251 hp
at 6000 rpm
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
104 hp
251 hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
266 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
266 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5

Performance

Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
121 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

489 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.6 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

292 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 Cross Country T5

▶ REPLAY
27.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.34 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
27.66 lb/hp
14.34 lb/hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
28 mpg
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
62 mpg
28 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
51 mpg
city
20 mpg
No data
highway
37 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
818 mi
Range
427 mi
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
818 mi
427 mi
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
Environmental Impact
78.2 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
157.2 kWh
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
78.2 kWh
157.2 kWh
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
312 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
963 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft