The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4 Powershift (13 - 15) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 3.2 quattro S tronic DSG (04 - 08)
€ 30,600
€ 35,800
€ 30,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,800
ⓘ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 3.2.
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
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 3.2
3358 lb
Curb Weight
3616 lb
4277 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4685 lb
Weight Difference:
258 lb
7.14 %
General
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
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 dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
B4164T
Engine Code
BDB, BMJ, BUB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
3.2 L / 157 cu in
178 hp
at 5700 rpm
Power
247 hp
at 6300 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
178 hp
247 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
177 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
177 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
Performance
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
130 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
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18.87 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.64 lb/hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
18.87 lb/hp
14.64 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
25 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
39 mpg
25 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
30 mpg
city
18 mpg
46 mpg
highway
No data
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
631 mi
Range
396 mi
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
631 mi
396 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
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).
178.2 kWh
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
115.6 kWh
178.2 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
230 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
919 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.6 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft
