The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 1.8 TFSI S tronic (08 - 12) vs. Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 AWD Geartronic (13 - 14)

€ 26,700
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI S tronic (08 - 12) Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
€ 36,500
 Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 AWD Geartronic (13 - 14) Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
€ 26,700
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 1.8 TFSI is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 5.2 inches shorter, 0.7 inches narrower and 1.5 inches lower than the Volvo V40 Cross Country T5.
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 1.8 TFSI S tronic (08 - 12)
69.5
77
57.4
Blueprint Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 AWD Geartronic (13 - 14)
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
Blueprint Audi A3 1.8 TFSI S tronic (08 - 12)
101.5
166.9
Blueprint Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 AWD Geartronic (13 - 14)
104.2
172
166.9 in
Length
172 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
104.2 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
3020 lb
Curb Weight
3600 lb
4090 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4564 lb
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI S tronic (08 - 12)
Weight Difference:
580 lb
16.11 %
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 AWD Geartronic (13 - 14)

General

Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
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)
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-five gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
BYT, BZB, CDAA
Engine Code
B5254T12
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
251 hp
at 6000 rpm
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
158 hp
251 hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
266 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
184 lb‑ft
266 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5

Performance

Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
138 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

341 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.8 TFSI

62 mph 62
mph

292 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 Cross Country T5

▶ REPLAY
19.11 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.34 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
19.11 lb/hp
14.34 lb/hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
28 mpg
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
36 mpg
28 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
28 mpg
city
20 mpg
No data
highway
37 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
526 mi
Range
427 mi
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
526 mi
427 mi
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
Environmental Impact
123.1 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 1.8 TFSI
123.1 kWh
157.2 kWh
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
312 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
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
30.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft