The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.6 TDI (09 - 12) vs. Volvo V40 Cross Country D2 Powershift (13 - 15)
€ 23,000

€ 28,800

€ 23,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Audi A3 1.6 TDI is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 13.2 cm shorter, 1.8 cm narrower and 3.7 cm lower than the Volvo V40 Cross Country D2.
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
1421
1765
1957
1458
1783
2041
1765 mm
Width
1783 mm
1957 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2041 mm
1421 mm
Height
1458 mm
2578
4238
2646
4370
4238 mm
Length
4370 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2646 mm
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
1355 kg
Kerb Weight
1538 kg
1840 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1950 kg

Weight Difference:
183 kg
11.9 %

General
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
8P
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
CAYB
Engine Code
D4162T
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
1560 CC
89 bhp
at 4200 rpm
Power
113 bhp
at 3600 rpm
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
89 bhp
113 bhp
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
230 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
270 NM
at 1750 rpm
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
230 NM
270 NM
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
Performance
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
112 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
12.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
179 m
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
168 m
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
▶ REPLAY
15.22 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.61 kg/bhp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
15.22 kg/bhp
13.61 kg/bhp
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
Fuel Economy
64 mpg
combined
69 mpg
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
64 mpg
69 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
50 mpg
city
63 mpg
No data
motorway
72 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
52 L
777 mi
Range
788 mi
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
777 mi
788 mi
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
Environmental Impact
90.4 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).
84.3 kWh
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
90.4 kWh
84.3 kWh
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
114 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
108 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
412 kg
350 L
Boot Capacity
335 L








1080 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1032 L