The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 2.0 TDI (13 - 16) vs. Volvo V40 Cross Country D3 (17 - 18)
€ 31,700

€ 30,300

€ 31,700
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 2.0 TDI is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 5.2 inches shorter, 3.1 inches narrower and 1.5 inches lower than the Volvo V40 Cross Country D3.
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
55.9
70
77.4
57.4
73.1
80.4
70 in
Width
73.1 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 2.0 TDI
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
3009 lb
Curb Weight
3472 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4365 lb

Weight Difference:
463 lb
13.33 %

General
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
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 2.0 TDI
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
CUPA, CUNA
Engine Code
D5204T6
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
181 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3750 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
181 hp
148 hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
280 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
Performance
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
145 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
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16.62 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.46 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
16.62 lb/hp
23.46 lb/hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
60 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
56 mpg
60 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
46 mpg
city
55 mpg
No data
highway
65 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
739 mi
Range
988 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
739 mi
988 mi
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
Environmental Impact
86.4 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).
80.3 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
86.4 kWh
80.3 kWh
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
180 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
164 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
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