The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4 AWD Geartronic (13 - 15) vs. Audi A3 1.4 TFSI (12 - 14)
€ 31,900

€ 22,800

€ 31,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Volvo V40 Cross Country T4 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 1.4 TFSI.
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
Audi A3 1.4 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 T4
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
3583 lb
Curb Weight
2756 lb
4564 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3825 lb

Weight Difference:
827 lb
23.08 %

General
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
M
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Straight-five gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
B5204T8
Engine Code
CMBA, CXSA
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
178 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
178 hp
120 hp
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
221 lb‑ft
at 2700 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
221 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Performance
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
▶ REPLAY
20.13 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.97 lb/hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
20.13 lb/hp
22.97 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
45 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
29 mpg
45 mpg
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
21 mpg
city
36 mpg
37 mpg
highway
No data
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
482 mi
Range
598 mi
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
482 mi
598 mi
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Environmental Impact
151.6 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).
98.5 kWh
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
151.6 kWh
98.5 kWh
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
301 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
193 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft









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