The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 2.0 TDI S tronic (12 - 16) vs. Volvo V40 Cross Country D3 (18 - 18)

€ 28,500
Audi A3 2.0 TDI S tronic (12 - 16) Audi A3 2.0 TDI
€ 30,700
 Volvo V40 Cross Country D3 (18 - 18) Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
€ 28,500
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 5.2 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
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI S tronic (12 - 16)
70
77.4
57.4
Blueprint Volvo V40 Cross Country D3 (18 - 18)
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
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI S tronic (12 - 16)
102.4
166.8
Blueprint Volvo V40 Cross Country D3 (18 - 18)
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
3020 lb
Curb Weight
3490 lb
4090 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4365 lb
Audi A3 2.0 TDI S tronic (12 - 16)
Weight Difference:
470 lb
13.47 %
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3 (18 - 18)

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 dual clutch 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
CRBC, 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
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3

Performance

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
132 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

377 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

397 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 Cross Country D3

▶ REPLAY
20.41 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.58 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
20.41 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
53 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
53 mpg
50 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
45 mpg
city
41 mpg
No data
highway
57 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
706 mi
Range
820 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
706 mi
820 mi
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
Environmental Impact
90.4 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).
96.7 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
90.4 kWh
96.7 kWh
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
188 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