The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI quattro (08 - 12) vs. Volvo V40 Cross Country D3 Geartronic (18 - 18)
€ 26,900
€ 32,500
€ 26,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Audi A3 1.8 TFSI 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 D3.
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
55.9
69.5
77
57.4
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
101.5
166.9
104.2
172
166.9 in
Length
172 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
104.2 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
3197 lb
Curb Weight
3474 lb
4266 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4398 lb
Weight Difference:
278 lb
8 %
General
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
8P
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BYT, BZB, CDAA
Engine Code
D5204T6
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3750 rpm
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
158 hp
148 hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
184 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
Performance
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
137 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
7.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
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20.23 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.47 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
20.23 lb/hp
23.47 lb/hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
51 mpg
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
32 mpg
51 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
24 mpg
city
44 mpg
No data
highway
56 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
511 mi
Range
838 mi
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
511 mi
838 mi
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
Environmental Impact
138.2 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).
94.6 kWh
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
138.2 kWh
94.6 kWh
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
274 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
195 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
924 lb
8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
28.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft
