The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI (08 - 12) vs. Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 AWD Geartronic (17 - 18)
€ 25,900
€ 41,800
€ 25,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 41,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 3.1 inches shorter, 3.6 inches narrower and 1.4 inches lower than the Volvo V40 Cross Country T5.
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
56
69.5
78.5
57.4
73.1
80.4
69.5 in
Width
73.1 in
78.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.4 in
56 in
Height
57.4 in
101.5
169
104.2
172
169 in
Length
172 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
104.2 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3622 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4530 lb
Weight Difference:
547 lb
15.1 %
General
Audi A3 Sportback 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)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BYT, BZB, CDAA
Engine Code
B4204T11
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 5500 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
158 hp
242 hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
184 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
138 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
7.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
▶ REPLAY
19.46 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.97 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
19.46 lb/hp
14.97 lb/hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
36 mpg
37 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
27 mpg
city
28 mpg
No data
highway
45 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.1 gal
518 mi
Range
554 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
518 mi
554 mi
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
Environmental Impact
125 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 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
125 kWh
121.2 kWh
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
908 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft
