The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 3.2 quattro S tronic DSG (05 - 08) vs. Volvo V40 Cross Country D2 Powershift (13 - 15)
€ 34,900
€ 28,800
€ 34,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Audi A3 3.2 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 D2.
Audi A3 3.2
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
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 3.2
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
3527 lb
Curb Weight
3391 lb
4597 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4299 lb
Weight Difference:
137 lb
3.88 %
General
Audi A3 3.2
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
8P
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Audi A3 3.2
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BDB, BMJ, BUB
Engine Code
D4162T
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3.2 L / 157 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
247 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 3600 rpm
Audi A3 3.2
247 hp
113 hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
236 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A3 3.2
236 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
Performance
Audi A3 3.2
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
155 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 3.2
62 mph
62
mph
mph
551 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
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14.28 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.01 lb/hp
Audi A3 3.2
14.28 lb/hp
30.01 lb/hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 3.2
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
57 mpg
Audi A3 3.2
25 mpg
57 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
18 mpg
city
52 mpg
No data
highway
60 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
396 mi
Range
788 mi
Audi A3 3.2
396 mi
788 mi
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
Environmental Impact
178.2 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).
84.3 kWh
Audi A3 3.2
178.2 kWh
84.3 kWh
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
174 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 3.2
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
908 lb
8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
28.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft
