The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.6 TDI S tronic (14 - 16) vs. Volvo V40 Cross Country T4 Powershift (13 - 15)
€ 29,500

€ 30,600

€ 29,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,600
ⓘ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 T4.
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
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 T4
2921 lb
Curb Weight
3358 lb
3990 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4277 lb

Weight Difference:
437 lb
13.02 %

General
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
8V
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
DBKA
Engine Code
B4164T
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 5700 rpm
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
108 hp
178 hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
Performance
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
124 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec

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

Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
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27.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.87 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
27.05 lb/hp
18.87 lb/hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
59 mpg
39 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
52 mpg
city
30 mpg
No data
highway
46 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
777 mi
Range
631 mi
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
777 mi
631 mi
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
Environmental Impact
82.2 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).
115.6 kWh
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
82.2 kWh
115.6 kWh
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
169 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
230 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
919 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft









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