The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2 quattro (04 - 08) vs. Volvo V40 Cross Country D2 (13 - 15)
€ 33,900
€ 27,000
€ 33,900
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 Audi A3 Sportback 3.2 is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 3.3 inches shorter, 0.7 inches narrower and 1.4 inches lower than the Volvo V40 Cross Country D2.
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
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
168.7
104.2
172
168.7 in
Length
172 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
104.2 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
3549 lb
Curb Weight
3274 lb
4619 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4233 lb
Weight Difference:
276 lb
7.78 %
General
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
8P
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BDB, BMJ, BUB
Engine Code
D4162T
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3.2 L / 157 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
247 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 3600 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
247 hp
113 hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
236 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
236 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
155 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
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14.37 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.97 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
14.37 lb/hp
28.97 lb/hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
Fuel Economy
22 mpg
combined
62 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
22 mpg
62 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
16 mpg
city
57 mpg
No data
highway
65 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
355 mi
Range
850 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
355 mi
850 mi
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
Environmental Impact
198.9 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 3.2
198.9 kWh
78.2 kWh
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
402 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
959 lb
8.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft
