The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4 AWD Geartronic (13 - 15) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI (06 - 08)
€ 31,900
€ 24,800
€ 31,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,800
ⓘ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 3.3 inches longer, 0.7 inches wider and 1.4 inches taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI.
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
57.4
70.2
80.4
56
69.5
78.5
70.2 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 T4
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
3583 lb
Curb Weight
3131 lb
4564 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4200 lb
Weight Difference:
452 lb
12.62 %
General
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
M
Generation
8P
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 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Straight-five gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
B5204T8
Engine Code
BYT, BZB, CDAA
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
178 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
178 hp
158 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
221 lb‑ft
at 2700 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
221 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Performance
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
▶ REPLAY
20.13 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.82 lb/hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
20.13 lb/hp
19.82 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
29 mpg
33 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
21 mpg
city
24 mpg
37 mpg
highway
No data
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
482 mi
Range
475 mi
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
482 mi
475 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 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).
136.5 kWh
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
151.6 kWh
136.5 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
301 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
275 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
981 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
