The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 AWD Geartronic (14 - 15) vs. Audi A3 1.6 TDI (12 - 14)

€ 36,500
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 AWD Geartronic (14 - 15) Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
€ 24,800
 Audi A3 1.6 TDI (12 - 14) Audi A3 1.6 TDI
€ 36,500
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 T5 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 1.6 TDI.
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
57.4
Blueprint Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 AWD Geartronic (14 - 15)
70.2
80.4
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 1.6 TDI (12 - 14)
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
Blueprint Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 AWD Geartronic (14 - 15)
104.2
172
Blueprint Audi A3 1.6 TDI (12 - 14)
102.4
166.8
172 in
Length
166.8 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
3622 lb
Curb Weight
2877 lb
4530 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3946 lb
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 AWD Geartronic (14 - 15)
Weight Difference:
745 lb
20.57 %
Audi A3 1.6 TDI (12 - 14)

General

Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
M
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
B4204T11
Engine Code
CLHA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
242 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 3000 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
242 hp
104 hp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
258 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.6 TDI

Performance

Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

279 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 Cross Country T5

62 mph 62
mph

489 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.6 TDI

▶ REPLAY
14.97 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.66 lb/hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
14.97 lb/hp
27.66 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
62 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
37 mpg
62 mpg
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
28 mpg
city
51 mpg
45 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
554 mi
Range
818 mi
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
554 mi
818 mi
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
121.2 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).
78.2 kWh
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
121.2 kWh
78.2 kWh
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
908 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