The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI (14 - 16) vs. Volvo V40 Cross Country D3 (13 - 15)
€ 28,500

€ 28,500

€ 28,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI is 6 cm shorter, 0.2 cm wider and 3.7 cm lower than the Volvo V40 Cross Country D3.
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
1421
1785
1966
1458
1783
2041
1785 mm
Width
1783 mm
1966 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2041 mm
1421 mm
Height
1458 mm
2636
4310
2646
4370
4310 mm
Length
4370 mm
2636 mm
Wheelbase
2646 mm
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
1335 kg
Kerb Weight
1582 kg
1820 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2010 kg

Weight Difference:
247 kg
15.61 %

General
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
8V
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual 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
DBKA
Engine Code
D5204T6
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
108 bhp
at 3200 rpm
Power
148 bhp
at 3500 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
108 bhp
148 bhp
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 1500 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
250 NM
350 NM
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
124 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
149 m
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
133 m
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
▶ REPLAY
12.36 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.69 kg/bhp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
12.36 kg/bhp
10.69 kg/bhp
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
Fuel Economy
71 mpg
combined
64 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
71 mpg
64 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
60 mpg
city
53 mpg
No data
motorway
72 mpg
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 L
777 mi
Range
848 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
777 mi
848 mi
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
Environmental Impact
82.2 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).
90.4 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
82.2 kWh
90.4 kWh
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
105 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
117 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
428 kg
380 L
Boot Capacity
335 L







1220 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1032 L