The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI S tronic DSG (08 - 08) vs. Volvo V40 Cross Country D2 (13 - 15)
€ 24,000
€ 27,000
€ 24,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 3.3 inches shorter, 0.7 inches narrower and 1.4 inches lower than the Volvo V40 Cross Country D2.
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
56
69.5
78.5
57.4
70.2
80.4
69.5 in
Width
70.2 in
78.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.4 in
56 in
Height
57.4 in
101.5
168.7
104.2
172
168.7 in
Length
172 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
104.2 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
3086 lb
Curb Weight
3274 lb
4156 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4233 lb
Weight Difference:
187 lb
5.71 %
General
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
8P
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
CAXC
Engine Code
D4162T
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
123 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 3600 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
123 hp
113 hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
148 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
126 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
9.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
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25.09 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.97 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
25.09 lb/hp
28.97 lb/hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
62 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
41 mpg
62 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
31 mpg
city
57 mpg
No data
highway
65 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
589 mi
Range
850 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
589 mi
850 mi
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
Environmental Impact
109.9 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).
78.2 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
109.9 kWh
78.2 kWh
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
222 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
959 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft
