The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI (09 - 12) vs. Volvo V40 Cross Country D3 Geartronic (13 - 15)

€ 23,900
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI (09 - 12) Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
€ 30,300
 Volvo V40 Cross Country D3 Geartronic (13 - 15) Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
€ 23,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,300

ⓘ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 3.1 inches shorter, 0.7 inches narrower and 1.4 inches lower than the Volvo V40 Cross Country D3.
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
56
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI (09 - 12)
69.5
78.5
57.4
Blueprint Volvo V40 Cross Country D3 Geartronic (13 - 15)
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
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI (09 - 12)
101.5
169
Blueprint Volvo V40 Cross Country D3 Geartronic (13 - 15)
104.2
172
169 in
Length
172 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
104.2 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3543 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4497 lb
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
467 lb
13.18 %
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3 Geartronic (13 - 15)

General

Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
8P
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-five diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
CAYB
Engine Code
D5204T6
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
89 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
89 hp
148 hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
170 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
170 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3

Performance

Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
112 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
13.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

607 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

423 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 Cross Country D3

▶ REPLAY
34.55 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.94 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
34.55 lb/hp
23.94 lb/hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
45 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
53 mpg
45 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
44 mpg
city
35 mpg
No data
highway
55 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
777 mi
Range
717 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
777 mi
717 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).
107 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
90.4 kWh
107 kWh
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
187 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
220 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
955 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft