The Comparative Analysis :

Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (11 - 12) vs. Volvo V40 Cross Country D2 Geartronic (18 - 18)

€ 49,900
Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (11 - 12) Audi RS3 Sportback
€ 31,000
 Volvo V40 Cross Country D2 Geartronic (18 - 18) Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
€ 49,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,000

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The Audi RS3 Sportback is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 2.7 inches shorter, 2.5 inches narrower and 2.2 inches lower than the Volvo V40 Cross Country D2.
Audi RS3 Sportback
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
55.2
Blueprint Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (11 - 12)
70.6
78.5
57.4
Blueprint Volvo V40 Cross Country D2 Geartronic (18 - 18)
73.1
80.4
70.6 in
Width
73.1 in
78.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.4 in
55.2 in
Height
57.4 in
Blueprint Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (11 - 12)
101.5
169.4
Blueprint Volvo V40 Cross Country D2 Geartronic (18 - 18)
104.2
172
169.4 in
Length
172 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
104.2 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi RS3 Sportback
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
3638 lb
Curb Weight
3474 lb
4707 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4398 lb
Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (11 - 12)
Weight Difference:
163 lb
4.48 %
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2 Geartronic (18 - 18)

General

Audi RS3 Sportback
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Audi RS3 Sportback
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
Straight-five gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
CEPA
Engine Code
D4204T8
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
335 hp
at 5400 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 3750 rpm
Audi RS3 Sportback
335 hp
118 hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
332 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi RS3 Sportback
332 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2

Performance

Audi RS3 Sportback
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
155 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

210 ft
0.000 sec

Audi RS3 Sportback

62 mph 62
mph

482 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 Cross Country D2

▶ REPLAY
10.86 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.44 lb/hp
Audi RS3 Sportback
10.86 lb/hp
29.44 lb/hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi RS3 Sportback
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
51 mpg
Audi RS3 Sportback
26 mpg
51 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
18 mpg
city
44 mpg
No data
highway
56 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
409 mi
Range
838 mi
Audi RS3 Sportback
409 mi
838 mi
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
Environmental Impact
172.4 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).
94.6 kWh
Audi RS3 Sportback
172.4 kWh
94.6 kWh
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
341 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
195 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi RS3 Sportback
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
924 lb
8.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft