The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF (05 - 08) vs. Volvo V40 Cross Country D3 (13 - 15)
€ 24,400
€ 28,500
€ 24,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF 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 D3.
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
55.9
69.5
77
57.4
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
101.5
165.9
104.2
172
165.9 in
Length
172 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
104.2 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
3120 lb
Curb Weight
3488 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4431 lb
Weight Difference:
368 lb
10.55 %
General
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
8P
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 DPF
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-five diesel engine with turbocharger
BMM
Engine Code
D5204T6
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
138 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
138 hp
148 hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
236 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
Performance
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
129 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
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22.61 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.57 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
22.61 lb/hp
23.57 lb/hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
53 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
43 mpg
53 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
34 mpg
city
44 mpg
No data
highway
60 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
621 mi
Range
848 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
621 mi
848 mi
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
Environmental Impact
113.1 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).
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).
90.4 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
113.1 kWh
90.4 kWh
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
235 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
188 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
944 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft
