The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.6 TDI S tronic (12 - 14) vs. Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 AWD Geartronic (17 - 18)
€ 26,700

€ 41,800

€ 26,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 41,800
ⓘ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 considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 5.2 inches shorter, 3.1 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
70
77.4
57.4
73.1
80.4
70 in
Width
73.1 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.4 in
55.9 in
Height
57.4 in
102.4
166.8
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
2921 lb
Curb Weight
3622 lb
3990 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4530 lb

Weight Difference:
701 lb
19.35 %

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)

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
CLHA
Engine Code
B4204T11
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 3000 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 5500 rpm
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
104 hp
242 hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
258 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
6.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
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28.09 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.97 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
28.09 lb/hp
14.97 lb/hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
60 mpg
37 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
49 mpg
city
28 mpg
No data
highway
45 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.1 gal
797 mi
Range
554 mi
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
797 mi
554 mi
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
Environmental Impact
80.3 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).
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).
121.2 kWh
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
80.3 kWh
121.2 kWh
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
164 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 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
908 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft









31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft