The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI S tronic (13 - 15) vs. Volvo V40 Cross Country D2 Powershift (13 - 15)
€ 31,500

€ 28,800

€ 31,500
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 dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI is 2.4 inches shorter, 0.1 inches wider and 1.5 inches lower than the Volvo V40 Cross Country D2.
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
55.9
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
55.9 in
Height
57.4 in
103.8
169.7
104.2
172
169.7 in
Length
172 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
104.2 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
2987 lb
Curb Weight
3391 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4299 lb

Weight Difference:
403 lb
11.89 %

General
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
8V
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 dual clutch transmission
Engine
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
CJSA, CJSB
Engine Code
D4162T
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
178 hp
at 5100 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 3600 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
178 hp
113 hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
184 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
184 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
144 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
551 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
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16.78 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.01 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
16.78 lb/hp
30.01 lb/hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
57 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
42 mpg
57 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
34 mpg
city
52 mpg
No data
highway
60 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
555 mi
Range
788 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
555 mi
788 mi
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
Environmental Impact
106.1 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).
84.3 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
106.1 kWh
84.3 kWh
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
174 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
908 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft







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