The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 3.2 quattro S tronic (08 - 09) vs. Volvo V40 Cross Country T4 AWD Geartronic (15 - 16)
€ 35,500
€ 33,500
€ 35,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Audi A3 3.2 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 T4.
Audi A3 3.2
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
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
166.9
104.2
172
166.9 in
Length
172 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
104.2 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 3.2
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
3494 lb
Curb Weight
3622 lb
4564 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4530 lb
Weight Difference:
128 lb
3.53 %
General
Audi A3 3.2
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
8P
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A3 3.2
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BDB, BMJ, BUB
Engine Code
B4204T21
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3.2 L / 157 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
247 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 5000 rpm
Audi A3 3.2
247 hp
187 hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
236 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A3 3.2
236 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
Performance
Audi A3 3.2
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
155 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 3.2
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
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14.15 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.37 lb/hp
Audi A3 3.2
14.15 lb/hp
19.37 lb/hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 3.2
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Audi A3 3.2
25 mpg
37 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
18 mpg
city
28 mpg
No data
highway
45 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.1 gal
396 mi
Range
554 mi
Audi A3 3.2
396 mi
554 mi
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
Environmental Impact
178.2 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).
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 3.2
178.2 kWh
121.2 kWh
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 3.2
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
908 lb
8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
28.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft
