The Comparative Analysis :
Audi S3 (16 - 17) vs. Volvo V40 Cross Country D3 (18 - 18)
€ 41,500

€ 30,700

€ 41,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Audi S3 is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 4.6 inches shorter, 3.1 inches narrower and 2.2 inches lower than the Volvo V40 Cross Country D3.
Audi S3
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
55.2
70
77.4
57.4
73.1
80.4
70 in
Width
73.1 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.4 in
55.2 in
Height
57.4 in
102.2
167.4
104.2
172
167.4 in
Length
172 in
102.2 in
Wheelbase
104.2 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi S3
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
3263 lb
Curb Weight
3490 lb
4332 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4365 lb

Weight Difference:
227 lb
6.5 %

General
Audi S3
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
8V
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 S3
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
CJXG, DJHA
Engine Code
D5204T6
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
306 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3750 rpm
Audi S3
306 hp
148 hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
280 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi S3
280 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
Performance
Audi S3
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
155 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
5.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
236 ft
0.000 sec

Audi S3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
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10.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.58 lb/hp
Audi S3
10.66 lb/hp
23.58 lb/hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi S3
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Audi S3
34 mpg
50 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
26 mpg
city
41 mpg
No data
highway
57 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
488 mi
Range
820 mi
Audi S3
488 mi
820 mi
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
Environmental Impact
132.6 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).
96.7 kWh
Audi S3
132.6 kWh
96.7 kWh
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
261 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi S3
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
875 lb
9.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft







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