The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 AWD Geartronic (13 - 14) vs. Audi A3 2.0 TDI S tronic (12 - 16)
€ 36,500
€ 28,500
€ 36,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,500
ⓘ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 2.0 TDI.
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
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 2.0 TDI
3600 lb
Curb Weight
3020 lb
4564 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4090 lb
Weight Difference:
580 lb
16.11 %
General
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
M
Generation
8V
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
CRBC, CRLB
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
251 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
251 hp
148 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
132 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
14.34 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.41 lb/hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
14.34 lb/hp
20.41 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
53 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
28 mpg
53 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
20 mpg
city
45 mpg
37 mpg
highway
No data
15.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
427 mi
Range
706 mi
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
427 mi
706 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).
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).
90.4 kWh
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
157.2 kWh
90.4 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
312 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
188 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
10.3 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft
