The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4 Powershift (13 - 15) vs. Audi A3 1.6 (05 - 08)
€ 30,600

€ 20,000

€ 30,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,000
ⓘ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 considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 6.1 inches longer, 0.7 inches wider and 1.5 inches taller than the Audi A3 1.6.
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
Audi A3 1.6
57.4
70.2
80.4
55.9
69.5
77
70.2 in
Width
69.5 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
57.4 in
Height
55.9 in
104.2
172
101.5
165.9
172 in
Length
165.9 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
Audi A3 1.6
3358 lb
Curb Weight
2822 lb
4277 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3891 lb

Weight Difference:
536 lb
15.96 %

General
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
Audi A3 1.6
M
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
Audi A3 1.6
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
B4164T
Engine Code
BGU, BSE, BSF, CCSA
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
178 hp
at 5700 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
178 hp
101 hp
Audi A3 1.6
177 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
177 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.6
Performance
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
Audi A3 1.6
130 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec

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

Audi A3 1.6
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18.87 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.94 lb/hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
18.87 lb/hp
27.94 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
Audi A3 1.6
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
39 mpg
33 mpg
Audi A3 1.6
30 mpg
city
25 mpg
46 mpg
highway
No data
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
631 mi
Range
482 mi
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
631 mi
482 mi
Audi A3 1.6
Environmental Impact
115.6 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).
134.5 kWh
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
115.6 kWh
134.5 kWh
Audi A3 1.6
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
230 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
Audi A3 1.6
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
919 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft








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