The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF S tronic DSG (06 - 08) vs. Volvo V40 Cross Country D3 Geartronic (13 - 15)
€ 24,500

€ 30,300

€ 24,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 15.6 cm shorter, 1.8 cm narrower and 3.7 cm lower than the Volvo V40 Cross Country D3.
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
1421
1765
1957
1458
1783
2041
1765 mm
Width
1783 mm
1957 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2041 mm
1421 mm
Height
1458 mm
2578
4214
2646
4370
4214 mm
Length
4370 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2646 mm
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
1395 kg
Kerb Weight
1607 kg
1880 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2040 kg

Weight Difference:
212 kg
13.19 %

General
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
8P
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-five diesel engine with turbocharger
BJB, BKC, BXE, BLS
Engine Code
D5204T6
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
1896 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
104 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
148 bhp
at 3500 rpm
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
104 bhp
148 bhp
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
250 NM
at 1900 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 1500 rpm
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
250 NM
350 NM
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
Performance
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
116 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
11.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
154 m
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
129 m
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
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13.41 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.86 kg/bhp
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
13.41 kg/bhp
10.86 kg/bhp
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
54 mpg
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
50 mpg
54 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
38 mpg
city
42 mpg
No data
motorway
66 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 L
610 mi
Range
717 mi
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
610 mi
717 mi
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
Environmental Impact
115.2 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).
107 kWh
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
115.2 kWh
107 kWh
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
148 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
137 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
433 kg
350 L
Boot Capacity
335 L








1100 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1032 L