The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 1.6 TDI (12 - 14) vs. Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 (13 - 14)

€ 24,800
Audi A3 1.6 TDI (12 - 14) Audi A3 1.6 TDI
€ 30,800
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 (13 - 14) Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
€ 24,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,800

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 5.2 inches shorter, 0.2 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 (12 - 14)
70
77.4
57.4
Blueprint Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 (13 - 14)
70.2
80.4
70 in
Width
70.2 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.4 in
55.9 in
Height
57.4 in
Blueprint Audi A3 1.6 TDI (12 - 14)
102.4
166.8
Blueprint Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 (13 - 14)
104.2
172
166.8 in
Length
172 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
104.2 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
2877 lb
Curb Weight
3488 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4431 lb
Audi A3 1.6 TDI (12 - 14)
Weight Difference:
611 lb
17.52 %
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 (13 - 14)

General

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

Engine

Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-five diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
CLHA
Engine Code
D5204T4
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 3000 rpm
Power
175 hp
at 3500 rpm
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
104 hp
175 hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4

Performance

Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
121 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

489 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.6 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 Cross Country D4

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
53 mpg
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
62 mpg
53 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
51 mpg
city
44 mpg
No data
highway
60 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
818 mi
Range
848 mi
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
818 mi
848 mi
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
Environmental Impact
78.2 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).
90.4 kWh
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
78.2 kWh
90.4 kWh
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
188 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
944 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft