The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 Cross Country T3 (16 - 17) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 FSI (04 - 06)
€ 29,800

€ 24,100

€ 29,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,100
ⓘ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 3.3 inches longer, 3.6 inches wider and 1.4 inches taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 FSI.
Volvo V40 Cross Country T3
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 FSI
57.4
73.1
80.4
56
69.5
78.5
73.1 in
Width
69.5 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.5 in
57.4 in
Height
56 in
104.2
172
101.5
168.7
172 in
Length
168.7 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V40 Cross Country T3
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 FSI
3459 lb
Curb Weight
3064 lb
4343 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4134 lb

Weight Difference:
395 lb
11.42 %

General
Volvo V40 Cross Country T3
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 FSI
M
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 Cross Country T3
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 FSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
B4204T37
Engine Code
AXW, BLR, BLX, BVY
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
150 hp
at 5700 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 6000 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country T3
150 hp
148 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 FSI
177 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country T3
177 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 FSI
Performance
Volvo V40 Cross Country T3
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 FSI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
133 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 Cross Country T3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 FSI
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23.06 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.7 lb/hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country T3
23.06 lb/hp
20.7 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 FSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 Cross Country T3
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 FSI
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country T3
43 mpg
33 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 FSI
33 mpg
city
24 mpg
51 mpg
highway
No data
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
700 mi
Range
475 mi
Volvo V40 Cross Country T3
700 mi
475 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 FSI
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).
136.5 kWh
Volvo V40 Cross Country T3
104.1 kWh
136.5 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 FSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
206 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
278 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 Cross Country T3
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 FSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
884 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft









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