The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 2.0 TFSI S tronic DSG (05 - 08) vs. Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 AWD Geartronic (13 - 14)

€ 29,900
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI S tronic DSG (05 - 08) Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
€ 36,500
 Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 AWD Geartronic (13 - 14) Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
€ 29,900
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 2.0 TFSI 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 2.0 TFSI
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TFSI S tronic DSG (05 - 08)
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 2.0 TFSI S tronic DSG (05 - 08)
101.5
165.9
Blueprint Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 AWD Geartronic (13 - 14)
104.2
172
165.9 in
Length
172 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
104.2 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
3186 lb
Curb Weight
3600 lb
4255 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4564 lb
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI S tronic DSG (05 - 08)
Weight Difference:
414 lb
11.5 %
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 AWD Geartronic (13 - 14)

General

Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
8P
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-five gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
AXX, BPY, BWA
Engine Code
B5254T12
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
197 hp
at 5100 rpm
Power
251 hp
at 6000 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
197 hp
251 hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
207 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
266 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
207 lb‑ft
266 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5

Performance

Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
147 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

315 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 2.0 TFSI

62 mph 62
mph

292 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 Cross Country T5

▶ REPLAY
16.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.34 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
16.17 lb/hp
14.34 lb/hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
28 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
31 mpg
28 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
22 mpg
city
20 mpg
No data
highway
37 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
444 mi
Range
427 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
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).
157.2 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
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 2.0 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
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft