The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI (17 - 18) vs. Volvo V40 Cross Country D2 (13 - 15)
€ 30,300
€ 27,000
€ 30,300
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 dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI is 2.2 inches shorter, 0.1 inches wider and 1.3 inches lower than the Volvo V40 Cross Country D2.
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
56.1
70.3
77.4
57.4
70.2
80.4
70.3 in
Width
70.2 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.4 in
56.1 in
Height
57.4 in
103.8
169.8
104.2
172
169.8 in
Length
172 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
104.2 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
2943 lb
Curb Weight
3274 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4233 lb
Weight Difference:
331 lb
10.11 %
General
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
8V
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual 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
DDYA
Engine Code
D4162T
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
114 hp
at 3250 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 3600 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
114 hp
113 hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
126 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
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25.82 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.97 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
25.82 lb/hp
28.97 lb/hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
62 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
57 mpg
62 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
51 mpg
city
57 mpg
No data
highway
65 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
758 mi
Range
850 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
758 mi
850 mi
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
Environmental Impact
84.3 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 1.6 TDI
84.3 kWh
78.2 kWh
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
174 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
959 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft







34.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft
















