The Comparative Analysis :
Audi S3 S tronic (13 - 16) vs. Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 AWD Geartronic (13 - 14)
€ 42,000

€ 36,500

€ 42,000
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
3285 lb
Curb Weight
3600 lb
4354 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4564 lb

Weight Difference:
315 lb
8.75 %

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)

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi S3
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-five gasoline engine with turbocharger
CJXC
Engine Code
B5254T12
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
296 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
251 hp
at 6000 rpm
Audi S3
296 hp
251 hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
280 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
266 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Audi S3
280 lb‑ft
266 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
Performance
Audi S3
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
155 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
4.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
220 ft
0.000 sec

Audi S3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
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11.1 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.34 lb/hp
Audi S3
11.1 lb/hp
14.34 lb/hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi S3
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
28 mpg
Audi S3
33 mpg
28 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
28 mpg
city
20 mpg
No data
highway
37 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.1 gal
482 mi
Range
427 mi
Audi S3
482 mi
427 mi
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
Environmental Impact
134.5 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).
157.2 kWh
Audi S3
134.5 kWh
157.2 kWh
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
312 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi S3
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
963 lb
9.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft







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