The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 3.2 quattro S tronic (08 - 09) vs. Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 AWD Geartronic (13 - 14)

€ 35,500
Audi A3 3.2 quattro S tronic (08 - 09) Audi A3 3.2
€ 36,500
 Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 AWD Geartronic (13 - 14) Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
€ 35,500
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 3.2 is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 13.2 cm shorter, 1.8 cm narrower and 3.7 cm lower than the Volvo V40 Cross Country T5.
Audi A3 3.2
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
1421
Blueprint Audi A3 3.2 quattro S tronic (08 - 09)
1765
1957
1458
Blueprint Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 AWD Geartronic (13 - 14)
1783
2041
1765 mm
Width
1783 mm
1957 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2041 mm
1421 mm
Height
1458 mm
Blueprint Audi A3 3.2 quattro S tronic (08 - 09)
2578
4238
Blueprint Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 AWD Geartronic (13 - 14)
2646
4370
4238 mm
Length
4370 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2646 mm

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 3.2
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
1585 kg
Kerb Weight
1633 kg
2070 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
2070 kg
Audi A3 3.2 quattro S tronic (08 - 09)
Weight Difference:
48 kg
2.94 %
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 AWD Geartronic (13 - 14)

General

Audi A3 3.2
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
8P
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Audi A3 3.2
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
V6 petrol engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-five petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
BDB, BMJ, BUB
Engine Code
B5254T12
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
5
3189 CC
Engine Capacity
2497 CC
247 bhp
at 6300 rpm
Power
251 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Audi A3 3.2
247 bhp
251 bhp
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
320 NM
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
360 NM
at 1800 rpm
Audi A3 3.2
320 NM
360 NM
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5

Performance

Audi A3 3.2
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
155 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

85 m
0.000 sec

Audi A3 3.2

62 mph 62
mph

89 m
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 Cross Country T5

▶ REPLAY
6.42 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.51 kg/bhp
Audi A3 3.2
6.42 kg/bhp
6.51 kg/bhp
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 3.2
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Audi A3 3.2
30 mpg
34 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
22 mpg
city
24 mpg
No data
motorway
44 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
60 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
57 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
396 mi
Range
427 mi
Audi A3 3.2
396 mi
427 mi
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
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).
157.2 kWh
Audi A3 3.2
178.2 kWh
157.2 kWh
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
224 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
194 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 3.2
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
437 kg
281 L
Boot Capacity
335 L
1011 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1032 L