The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 AWD Geartronic (17 - 18) vs. Audi A3 1.8 TFSI quattro (08 - 12)
€ 41,800
€ 26,900
€ 41,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,900
ⓘ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 5.2 inches longer, 3.6 inches wider and 1.5 inches taller than the Audi A3 1.8 TFSI.
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
57.4
73.1
80.4
55.9
69.5
77
73.1 in
Width
69.5 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
57.4 in
Height
55.9 in
104.2
172
101.5
166.9
172 in
Length
166.9 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
3622 lb
Curb Weight
3197 lb
4530 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4266 lb
Weight Difference:
425 lb
11.73 %
General
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
M
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
B4204T11
Engine Code
BYT, BZB, CDAA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
242 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
242 hp
158 hp
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
258 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Performance
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
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14.97 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.23 lb/hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
14.97 lb/hp
20.23 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
37 mpg
32 mpg
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
28 mpg
city
24 mpg
45 mpg
highway
No data
15.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
554 mi
Range
511 mi
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
554 mi
511 mi
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Environmental Impact
121.2 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).
138.2 kWh
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
121.2 kWh
138.2 kWh
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
274 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
908 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
