The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 AWD Geartronic (13 - 14) vs. Audi A3 1.8 TFSI (12 - 16)

€ 36,500
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 AWD Geartronic (13 - 14) Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
€ 27,800
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI (12 - 16) Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
€ 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
Blueprint Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 AWD Geartronic (13 - 14)
70.2
80.4
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 1.8 TFSI (12 - 16)
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 (13 - 14)
104.2
172
Blueprint Audi A3 1.8 TFSI (12 - 16)
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
3600 lb
Curb Weight
2921 lb
4564 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3990 lb
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 AWD Geartronic (13 - 14)
Weight Difference:
679 lb
18.86 %
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI (12 - 16)

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
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Straight-five gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
B5254T12
Engine Code
CJSA, CJSB
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
251 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 5100 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
251 hp
178 hp
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
266 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
266 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
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

292 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 Cross Country T5

62 mph 62
mph

325 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.8 TFSI

 REPLAY
14.34 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.41 lb/hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
14.34 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
28 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
28 mpg
40 mpg
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
20 mpg
city
31 mpg
37 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
427 mi
Range
526 mi
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
427 mi
526 mi
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Environmental Impact
157.2 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).
111.8 kWh
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
157.2 kWh
111.8 kWh
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
312 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
963 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