The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 Cross Country T3 (15 - 16) vs. Audi A3 1.8 TFSI quattro S tronic (12 - 16)
€ 26,900
€ 31,700
€ 26,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Volvo V40 Cross Country T3 is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 5.2 inches longer, 0.2 inches wider and 1.5 inches taller than the Audi A3 1.8 TFSI.
Volvo V40 Cross Country T3
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
57.4
70.2
80.4
55.9
70
77.4
70.2 in
Width
70 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
57.4 in
Height
55.9 in
104.2
172
102.4
166.8
172 in
Length
166.8 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V40 Cross Country T3
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
3459 lb
Curb Weight
3142 lb
4343 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4211 lb
Weight Difference:
317 lb
9.16 %
General
Volvo V40 Cross Country T3
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
M
Generation
8V
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
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 Cross Country T3
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
B4204T37
Engine Code
CJSA, CJSB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
150 hp
at 5700 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 5100 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country T3
150 hp
178 hp
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
177 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country T3
177 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Performance
Volvo V40 Cross Country T3
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 Cross Country T3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
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23.06 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.65 lb/hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country T3
23.06 lb/hp
17.65 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 Cross Country T3
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country T3
43 mpg
36 mpg
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
33 mpg
city
29 mpg
51 mpg
highway
No data
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
700 mi
Range
471 mi
Volvo V40 Cross Country T3
700 mi
471 mi
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Environmental Impact
104.1 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).
125 kWh
Volvo V40 Cross Country T3
104.1 kWh
125 kWh
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
206 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 Cross Country T3
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
884 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.2 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
30 cu ft
