The Comparative Analysis :
Audi S3 (13 - 16) vs. Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 AWD Geartronic (14 - 15)
€ 40,100

€ 36,500

€ 40,100
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 S3 is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 4.6 inches shorter, 0.2 inches narrower and 2.2 inches lower than the Volvo V40 Cross Country T5.
Audi S3
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
55.2
70
77.4
57.4
70.2
80.4
70 in
Width
70.2 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.4 in
55.2 in
Height
57.4 in
102.2
167.5
104.2
172
167.5 in
Length
172 in
102.2 in
Wheelbase
104.2 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi S3
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
3241 lb
Curb Weight
3622 lb
4310 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4530 lb

Weight Difference:
381 lb
10.52 %

General
Audi S3
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
8V
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 manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi S3
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
CJXC
Engine Code
B4204T11
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
296 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 5500 rpm
Audi S3
296 hp
242 hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
280 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi S3
280 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
Performance
Audi S3
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
155 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
5.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
236 ft
0.000 sec

Audi S3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
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10.95 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.97 lb/hp
Audi S3
10.95 lb/hp
14.97 lb/hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi S3
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Audi S3
34 mpg
37 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
26 mpg
city
28 mpg
No data
highway
45 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.1 gal
488 mi
Range
554 mi
Audi S3
488 mi
554 mi
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
Environmental Impact
132.6 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 S3
132.6 kWh
121.2 kWh
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
261 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi S3
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
908 lb
9.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft







30 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft