The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 AWD Geartronic (13 - 14) vs. Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF S tronic DSG (06 - 08)

€ 36,500
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 AWD Geartronic (13 - 14) Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
€ 27,900
 Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF S tronic DSG (06 - 08) Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
€ 36,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,900

ⓘ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 considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 15.6 cm longer, 1.8 cm wider and 3.7 cm taller than the Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF.
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
1458
Blueprint Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 AWD Geartronic (13 - 14)
1783
2041
1421
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF S tronic DSG (06 - 08)
1765
1957
1783 mm
Width
1765 mm
2041 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1957 mm
1458 mm
Height
1421 mm
Blueprint Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 AWD Geartronic (13 - 14)
2646
4370
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF S tronic DSG (06 - 08)
2578
4214
4370 mm
Length
4214 mm
2646 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm

Vehicle Weight

Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
1633 kg
Kerb Weight
1445 kg
2070 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1930 kg
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 AWD Geartronic (13 - 14)
Weight Difference:
188 kg
11.51 %
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF S tronic DSG (06 - 08)

General

Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
M
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Straight-five petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
B5254T12
Engine Code
BMN, BKQ, BUY
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2497 CC
Engine Capacity
1968 CC
251 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Power
168 bhp
at 4200 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
251 bhp
168 bhp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
360 NM
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 1750 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
360 NM
350 NM
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF

Performance

Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
130 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

89 m
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 Cross Country T5

62 mph 62
mph

108 m
0.000 sec

Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF

▶ REPLAY
6.51 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.6 kg/bhp
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
6.51 kg/bhp
8.6 kg/bhp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
34 mpg
48 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
24 mpg
city
37 mpg
44 mpg
motorway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
57 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
427 mi
Range
579 mi
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
427 mi
579 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
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).
121.3 kWh
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
157.2 kWh
121.3 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
194 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
156 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
437 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
335 L
Boot Capacity
350 L
1032 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1100 L