The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 1.8 TFSI S tronic DSG (06 - 08) vs. Volvo V40 Cross Country D2 Geartronic (15 - 16)

€ 25,900
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI S tronic DSG (06 - 08) Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
€ 29,200
 Volvo V40 Cross Country D2 Geartronic (15 - 16) Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
€ 25,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,200

ⓘ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 6.1 inches shorter, 0.7 inches narrower and 1.5 inches lower than the Volvo V40 Cross Country D2.
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 1.8 TFSI S tronic DSG (06 - 08)
69.5
77
57.4
Blueprint Volvo V40 Cross Country D2 Geartronic (15 - 16)
70.2
80.4
69.5 in
Width
70.2 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.4 in
55.9 in
Height
57.4 in
Blueprint Audi A3 1.8 TFSI S tronic DSG (06 - 08)
101.5
165.9
Blueprint Volvo V40 Cross Country D2 Geartronic (15 - 16)
104.2
172
165.9 in
Length
172 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
104.2 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
3109 lb
Curb Weight
3510 lb
4178 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4398 lb
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI S tronic DSG (06 - 08)
Weight Difference:
401 lb
11.43 %
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2 Geartronic (15 - 16)

General

Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
8P
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BYT, BZB, CDAA
Engine Code
D4204T8
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 3750 rpm
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
158 hp
118 hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
184 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2

Performance

Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
137 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
7.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

354 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.8 TFSI

62 mph 62
mph

482 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 Cross Country D2

▶ REPLAY
19.68 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.75 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
19.68 lb/hp
29.75 lb/hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
60 mpg
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
31 mpg
60 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
23 mpg
city
52 mpg
No data
highway
65 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
455 mi
Range
988 mi
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
455 mi
988 mi
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
Environmental Impact
142.1 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).
80.3 kWh
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
142.1 kWh
80.3 kWh
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
163 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
888 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft