The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.6 (08 - 10) vs. Volvo V40 Cross Country D3 Geartronic (13 - 15)
€ 20,800
€ 30,300
€ 20,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Audi A3 1.6 is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 5.2 inches shorter, 0.7 inches narrower and 1.5 inches lower than the Volvo V40 Cross Country D3.
Audi A3 1.6
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
55.9
69.5
77
57.4
70.2
80.4
69.5 in
Width
70.2 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.4 in
55.9 in
Height
57.4 in
101.5
166.9
104.2
172
166.9 in
Length
172 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
104.2 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 1.6
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
2778 lb
Curb Weight
3543 lb
3847 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4497 lb
Weight Difference:
765 lb
21.59 %
General
Audi A3 1.6
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
8P
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A3 1.6
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-five diesel engine with turbocharger
BGU, BSE, BSF, CCSA
Engine Code
D5204T6
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Audi A3 1.6
101 hp
148 hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A3 1.6
109 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
Performance
Audi A3 1.6
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
115 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
11.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
538 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
▶ REPLAY
27.5 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.94 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.6
27.5 lb/hp
23.94 lb/hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.6
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
45 mpg
Audi A3 1.6
35 mpg
45 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
25 mpg
city
35 mpg
No data
highway
55 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
503 mi
Range
717 mi
Audi A3 1.6
503 mi
717 mi
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
Environmental Impact
128.7 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).
107 kWh
Audi A3 1.6
128.7 kWh
107 kWh
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
261 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
220 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 1.6
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
955 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
30.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft
