The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 AWD Geartronic (14 - 15) vs. Audi A3 1.8 TFSI (12 - 16)
€ 36,500

€ 27,800

€ 36,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,800
ⓘ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 1.8 TFSI.
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
Audi A3 1.8 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 T5
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
3622 lb
Curb Weight
2921 lb
4530 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3990 lb

Weight Difference:
701 lb
19.35 %

General
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
Audi A3 1.8 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

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
B4204T11
Engine Code
CJSA, CJSB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
242 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 5100 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
242 hp
178 hp
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
258 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Performance
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
144 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
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14.97 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.41 lb/hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
14.97 lb/hp
16.41 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
37 mpg
40 mpg
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
28 mpg
city
31 mpg
45 mpg
highway
No data
15.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
554 mi
Range
526 mi
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
554 mi
526 mi
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
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).
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).
111.8 kWh
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
121.2 kWh
111.8 kWh
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
220 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
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