The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.6 Tiptronic (05 - 08) vs. Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 AWD Geartronic (13 - 14)
€ 21,600
€ 36,500
€ 21,600
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 is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 6.1 inches shorter, 0.7 inches narrower and 1.5 inches lower than the Volvo V40 Cross Country T5.
Audi A3 1.6
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
55.9
69.5
77
57.4
70.2
80.4
69.5 in
Width
70.2 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.4 in
55.9 in
Height
57.4 in
101.5
165.9
104.2
172
165.9 in
Length
172 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
104.2 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 1.6
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
2932 lb
Curb Weight
3600 lb
4001 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4564 lb
Weight Difference:
668 lb
18.55 %
General
Audi A3 1.6
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
8P
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A3 1.6
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-five gasoline engine with turbocharger
BGU, BSE, BSF, CCSA
Engine Code
B5254T12
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
251 hp
at 6000 rpm
Audi A3 1.6
101 hp
251 hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
266 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Audi A3 1.6
109 lb‑ft
266 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
Performance
Audi A3 1.6
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
114 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
12.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
587 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
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29.03 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.34 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.6
29.03 lb/hp
14.34 lb/hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.6
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
28 mpg
Audi A3 1.6
31 mpg
28 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
22 mpg
city
20 mpg
No data
highway
37 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.1 gal
444 mi
Range
427 mi
Audi A3 1.6
444 mi
427 mi
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
Environmental Impact
145.8 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).
157.2 kWh
Audi A3 1.6
145.8 kWh
157.2 kWh
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
293 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
312 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 1.6
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
963 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft
