The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo V40 Cross Country T3 (15 - 16) vs. Audi S3 (08 - 12)

€ 26,900
Volvo V40 Cross Country T3 (15 - 16) Volvo V40 Cross Country T3
€ 38,200
 Audi S3 (08 - 12) Audi S3
€ 26,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,200

ⓘ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 considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 5.5 inches longer, 0.7 inches wider and 2.3 inches taller than the Audi S3.
Volvo V40 Cross Country T3
Audi S3
57.4
Blueprint Volvo V40 Cross Country T3 (15 - 16)
70.2
80.4
55.1
Blueprint Audi S3 (08 - 12)
69.5
77
70.2 in
Width
69.5 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
57.4 in
Height
55.1 in
Blueprint Volvo V40 Cross Country T3 (15 - 16)
104.2
172
Blueprint Audi S3 (08 - 12)
101.5
166.5
172 in
Length
166.5 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Volvo V40 Cross Country T3
Audi S3
3459 lb
Curb Weight
3373 lb
4343 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4442 lb
Volvo V40 Cross Country T3 (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
86 lb
2.49 %
Audi S3 (08 - 12)

General

Volvo V40 Cross Country T3
Audi S3
M
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Volvo V40 Cross Country T3
Audi S3
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
B4204T37
Engine Code
BHZ, CDLA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
150 hp
at 5700 rpm
Power
261 hp
at 6000 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country T3
150 hp
261 hp
Audi S3
177 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country T3
177 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Audi S3

Performance

Volvo V40 Cross Country T3
Audi S3
130 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

387 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 Cross Country T3

62 mph 62
mph

259 ft
0.000 sec

Audi S3

▶ REPLAY
23.06 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.92 lb/hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country T3
23.06 lb/hp
12.92 lb/hp
Audi S3

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo V40 Cross Country T3
Audi S3
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
28 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country T3
43 mpg
28 mpg
Audi S3
33 mpg
city
20 mpg
51 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
700 mi
Range
439 mi
Volvo V40 Cross Country T3
700 mi
439 mi
Audi S3
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).
161.1 kWh
Volvo V40 Cross Country T3
104.1 kWh
161.1 kWh
Audi S3
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
206 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
319 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo V40 Cross Country T3
Audi S3
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
884 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
28.6 cu ft