The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI (09 - 10) vs. Volvo V40 Cross Country D2 Powershift (13 - 15)
€ 27,800

€ 28,800

€ 27,800
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 2.0 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 D2.
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
56
69.5
78.5
57.4
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
101.5
169
104.2
172
169 in
Length
172 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
104.2 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
3197 lb
Curb Weight
3391 lb
4266 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4299 lb

Weight Difference:
194 lb
5.72 %

General
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
8P
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 dual clutch transmission
Engine
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
CBBB, CFGB
Engine Code
D4162T
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 3600 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
168 hp
113 hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
258 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
139 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
551 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
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19.03 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.01 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
19.03 lb/hp
30.01 lb/hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
57 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
45 mpg
57 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
34 mpg
city
52 mpg
No data
highway
60 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
657 mi
Range
788 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
657 mi
788 mi
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
Environmental Impact
107 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 2.0 TDI
107 kWh
84.3 kWh
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
174 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
908 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft









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