The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 AWD Geartronic (14 - 15) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 35 TDI design (18 - ..)
€ 36,500

€ 33,000

€ 36,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 is 2.2 inches longer, 0.1 inches narrower and 1.3 inches taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 35 TDI.
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
Audi A3 Sportback 35 TDI
57.4
70.2
80.4
56.1
70.3
77.4
70.2 in
Width
70.3 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
57.4 in
Height
56.1 in
104.2
172
103.8
169.8
172 in
Length
169.8 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
Audi A3 Sportback 35 TDI
3622 lb
Curb Weight
3120 lb
4530 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4189 lb

Weight Difference:
503 lb
13.89 %

General
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
Audi A3 Sportback 35 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 Sportback 35 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
B4204T11
Engine Code
DBGA, DEJA, DFGA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
242 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
242 hp
148 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 35 TDI
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
258 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 35 TDI
Performance
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
Audi A3 Sportback 35 TDI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec

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

Audi A3 Sportback 35 TDI
▶ REPLAY
14.97 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.08 lb/hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
14.97 lb/hp
21.08 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 35 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
Audi A3 Sportback 35 TDI
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
55 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
37 mpg
55 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 35 TDI
28 mpg
city
44 mpg
45 mpg
highway
No data
15.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
554 mi
Range
723 mi
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
554 mi
723 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 35 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).
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).
88.5 kWh
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
121.2 kWh
88.5 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 35 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
Audi A3 Sportback 35 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
908 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft







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