The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 AWD Geartronic (13 - 14) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI (08 - 09)
€ 36,500
€ 22,300
€ 36,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,300
ⓘ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 3.1 inches longer, 0.7 inches wider and 1.4 inches taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI.
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
57.4
70.2
80.4
56
69.5
78.5
70.2 in
Width
69.5 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.5 in
57.4 in
Height
56 in
104.2
172
101.5
169
172 in
Length
169 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
3600 lb
Curb Weight
2998 lb
4564 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4068 lb
Weight Difference:
602 lb
16.72 %
General
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
M
Generation
8P
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 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
Straight-five gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
B5254T12
Engine Code
CAXC
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
251 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
123 hp
at 5000 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
251 hp
123 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
266 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
266 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
Performance
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
62 mph
62
mph
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
▶ REPLAY
14.34 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.37 lb/hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
14.34 lb/hp
24.37 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
28 mpg
39 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
20 mpg
city
30 mpg
37 mpg
highway
No data
15.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
427 mi
Range
570 mi
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
427 mi
570 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 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).
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).
113.6 kWh
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
157.2 kWh
113.6 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
312 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
230 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
963 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft
