The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 AWD Geartronic (13 - 14) vs. Audi S3 (06 - 08)
€ 36,500
€ 36,600
€ 36,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,600
ⓘ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 2.3 inches taller than the Audi S3.
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
Audi S3
57.4
70.2
80.4
55.1
69.5
77
70.2 in
Width
69.5 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
57.4 in
Height
55.1 in
104.2
172
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 S3
3600 lb
Curb Weight
3373 lb
4564 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4442 lb
Weight Difference:
227 lb
6.31 %
General
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
Audi S3
M
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
Audi S3
Straight-five gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
B5254T12
Engine Code
BHZ, CDLA
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
251 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
261 hp
at 6000 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
251 hp
261 hp
Audi S3
266 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
266 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Audi S3
Performance
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
Audi S3
130 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec
Audi S3
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14.34 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.92 lb/hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
14.34 lb/hp
12.92 lb/hp
Audi S3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
Audi S3
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
28 mpg
26 mpg
Audi S3
20 mpg
city
19 mpg
37 mpg
highway
No data
15.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
427 mi
Range
409 mi
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
427 mi
409 mi
Audi S3
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).
172.4 kWh
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
157.2 kWh
172.4 kWh
Audi S3
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
312 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
349 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
Audi S3
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
963 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
28.6 cu ft
