The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.6 TDI (12 - 14) vs. Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 (14 - 16)
€ 24,800

€ 31,400

€ 24,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,400
ⓘ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
70
77.4
57.4
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
102.4
166.8
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
3516 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4409 lb

Weight Difference:
639 lb
18.17 %

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-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
CLHA
Engine Code
D4204T14
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 3000 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 4250 rpm
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
104 hp
187 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
7.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
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27.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.8 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
27.66 lb/hp
18.8 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
59 mpg
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
62 mpg
59 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
51 mpg
city
53 mpg
No data
highway
62 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
818 mi
Range
932 mi
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
818 mi
932 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).
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).
82.2 kWh
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
78.2 kWh
82.2 kWh
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
167 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
893 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft









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