The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 2.0 TDI (16 - 17) vs. Volvo V40 Cross Country D3 (18 - 18)
€ 30,800

€ 30,700

€ 30,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,700
ⓘ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 5.1 inches shorter, 3.1 inches narrower and 1.3 inches lower than the Volvo V40 Cross Country D3.
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
56.1
70
77.4
57.4
73.1
80.4
70 in
Width
73.1 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.4 in
56.1 in
Height
57.4 in
102.4
167
104.2
172
167 in
Length
172 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
104.2 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
2976 lb
Curb Weight
3490 lb
4045 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4365 lb

Weight Difference:
514 lb
14.73 %

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
DBGA, DEJA, CRLB
Engine Code
D5204T6
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3750 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
148 hp
148 hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
251 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
Performance
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
135 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec

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

Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
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20.11 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.58 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
20.11 lb/hp
23.58 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
50 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
56 mpg
50 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
46 mpg
city
41 mpg
No data
highway
57 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
739 mi
Range
820 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
739 mi
820 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).
96.7 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
86.4 kWh
96.7 kWh
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
177 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
198 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
875 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft









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