The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI (09 - 12) vs. Volvo V40 Cross Country D2 Powershift (13 - 15)

€ 23,900
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI (09 - 12) Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
€ 28,800
 Volvo V40 Cross Country D2 Powershift (13 - 15) Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
€ 23,900
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 Sportback 1.6 TDI is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 7.8 cm shorter, 1.8 cm narrower and 3.5 cm lower than the Volvo V40 Cross Country D2.
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
1423
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI (09 - 12)
1765
1995
1458
Blueprint Volvo V40 Cross Country D2 Powershift (13 - 15)
1783
2041
1765 mm
Width
1783 mm
1995 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2041 mm
1423 mm
Height
1458 mm
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI (09 - 12)
2578
4292
Blueprint Volvo V40 Cross Country D2 Powershift (13 - 15)
2646
4370
4292 mm
Length
4370 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2646 mm

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
1395 kg
Kerb Weight
1538 kg
1880 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1950 kg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
143 kg
9.3 %
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2 Powershift (13 - 15)

General

Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
8P
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
CAYB
Engine Code
D4162T
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
1560 CC
89 bhp
at 4200 rpm
Power
113 bhp
at 3600 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
89 bhp
113 bhp
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
230 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
270 NM
at 1750 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
230 NM
270 NM
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2

Performance

Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
112 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
13.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

185 m
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

168 m
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 Cross Country D2

▶ REPLAY
15.67 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.61 kg/bhp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
15.67 kg/bhp
13.61 kg/bhp
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
Fuel Economy
64 mpg
combined
69 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
64 mpg
69 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
53 mpg
city
63 mpg
No data
motorway
72 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
52 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
777 mi
Range
788 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
777 mi
788 mi
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
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).
84.3 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
90.4 kWh
84.3 kWh
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
116 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
108 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
412 kg
370 L
Boot Capacity
335 L
1100 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1032 L