The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.6 FSI (05 - 07) vs. Volvo V40 Cross Country D3 (15 - 16)
€ 21,000

€ 28,900

€ 21,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Audi A3 1.6 FSI is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 6.1 inches shorter, 0.7 inches narrower and 1.5 inches lower than the Volvo V40 Cross Country D3.
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
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
165.9
104.2
172
165.9 in
Length
172 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
104.2 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
2866 lb
Curb Weight
3472 lb
3935 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4365 lb

Weight Difference:
606 lb
17.45 %

General
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
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

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BAG, BLF, BLP
Engine Code
D5204T6
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
114 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3750 rpm
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
114 hp
148 hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
114 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
114 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
Performance
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
122 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.6 FSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
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25.14 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.46 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
25.14 lb/hp
23.46 lb/hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
62 mpg
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
36 mpg
62 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
27 mpg
city
53 mpg
No data
highway
67 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
518 mi
Range
1014 mi
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
518 mi
1014 mi
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
Environmental Impact
125 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).
78.2 kWh
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
125 kWh
78.2 kWh
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
254 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
893 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft








31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft