The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 AWD Geartronic (13 - 14) vs. Audi A3 2.0 TDI DSG (05 - 06)

€ 36,500
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 AWD Geartronic (13 - 14) Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
€ 25,000
 Audi A3 2.0 TDI DSG (05 - 06) Audi A3 2.0 TDI
€ 36,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,000

ⓘ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 6.1 inches longer, 0.7 inches wider and 1.5 inches taller than the Audi A3 2.0 TDI.
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
57.4
Blueprint Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 AWD Geartronic (13 - 14)
70.2
80.4
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI DSG (05 - 06)
69.5
77
70.2 in
Width
69.5 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
57.4 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 AWD Geartronic (13 - 14)
104.2
172
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI DSG (05 - 06)
101.5
165.9
172 in
Length
165.9 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
3600 lb
Curb Weight
3186 lb
4564 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4255 lb
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 AWD Geartronic (13 - 14)
Weight Difference:
414 lb
11.5 %
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DSG (05 - 06)

General

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

Engine

Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Straight-five gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
B5254T12
Engine Code
BKD
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
251 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4000 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
251 hp
138 hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
266 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
266 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Audi A3 2.0 TDI

Performance

Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

292 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 Cross Country T5

62 mph 62
mph

430 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 2.0 TDI

▶ REPLAY
14.34 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.09 lb/hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
14.34 lb/hp
23.09 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
28 mpg
41 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
20 mpg
city
31 mpg
37 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
427 mi
Range
600 mi
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
427 mi
600 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
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).
117.3 kWh
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
157.2 kWh
117.3 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
312 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
246 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
963 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft