The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 1.6 TDI (09 - 12) vs. Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Geartronic (17 - 18)

€ 23,000
Audi A3 1.6 TDI (09 - 12) Audi A3 1.6 TDI
€ 35,700
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Geartronic (17 - 18) Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
€ 23,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,700

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 considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 5.2 inches shorter, 3.6 inches narrower and 1.5 inches lower than the Volvo V40 Cross Country D4.
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 1.6 TDI (09 - 12)
69.5
77
57.4
Blueprint Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Geartronic (17 - 18)
73.1
80.4
69.5 in
Width
73.1 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.4 in
55.9 in
Height
57.4 in
Blueprint Audi A3 1.6 TDI (09 - 12)
101.5
166.9
Blueprint Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Geartronic (17 - 18)
104.2
172
166.9 in
Length
172 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
104.2 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
2987 lb
Curb Weight
3605 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4453 lb
Audi A3 1.6 TDI (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
617 lb
17.12 %
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Geartronic (17 - 18)

General

Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
8P
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
CAYB
Engine Code
D4204T14
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
89 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 4250 rpm
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
89 hp
187 hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
170 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
170 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4

Performance

Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
112 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
12.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

587 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.6 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

341 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 Cross Country D4

 REPLAY
33.56 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.28 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
33.56 lb/hp
19.28 lb/hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
55 mpg
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
53 mpg
55 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
42 mpg
city
47 mpg
No data
highway
60 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
777 mi
Range
896 mi
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
777 mi
896 mi
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
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).
88.5 kWh
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
90.4 kWh
88.5 kWh
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
180 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
849 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
30.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft