The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sportback 35 TDI design (18 - ..) vs. Volvo V40 Cross Country D3 (15 - 16)
€ 33,000

€ 28,900

€ 33,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,900
ⓘ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 35 TDI is 2.2 inches shorter, 0.1 inches wider and 1.3 inches lower than the Volvo V40 Cross Country D3.
Audi A3 Sportback 35 TDI
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
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 35 TDI
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
3120 lb
Curb Weight
3472 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4365 lb

Weight Difference:
353 lb
10.17 %

General
Audi A3 Sportback 35 TDI
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
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 35 TDI
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
DBGA, DEJA, DFGA
Engine Code
D5204T6
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3750 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 35 TDI
148 hp
148 hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 35 TDI
251 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 35 TDI
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
135 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 35 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
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21.08 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.46 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 35 TDI
21.08 lb/hp
23.46 lb/hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 Sportback 35 TDI
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
62 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 35 TDI
55 mpg
62 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
44 mpg
city
53 mpg
No data
highway
67 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
723 mi
Range
1014 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 35 TDI
723 mi
1014 mi
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
Environmental Impact
88.5 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 35 TDI
88.5 kWh
78.2 kWh
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
216 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 Sportback 35 TDI
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
893 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft







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