The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2 (13 - 15) vs. Audi A3 1.4 TFSI S tronic (12 - 14)
€ 27,000

€ 24,700

€ 27,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Volvo V40 Cross Country D2 is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 13.3 cm longer, 0.6 cm wider and 3.7 cm taller than the Audi A3 1.4 TFSI.
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
1458
1783
2041
1421
1777
1966
1783 mm
Width
1777 mm
2041 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1966 mm
1458 mm
Height
1421 mm
2646
4370
2601
4237
4370 mm
Length
4237 mm
2646 mm
Wheelbase
2601 mm
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
1485 kg
Kerb Weight
1250 kg
1920 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1735 kg

Weight Difference:
235 kg
15.82 %

General
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
M
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
D4162T
Engine Code
CMBA, CXSA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1560 CC
Engine Capacity
1395 CC
113 bhp
at 3600 rpm
Power
120 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
113 bhp
120 bhp
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
270 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
200 NM
at 1400 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
270 NM
200 NM
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Performance
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
115 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
11.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
165 m
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
62 mph
62
mph
mph
128 m
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
▶ REPLAY
13.14 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.42 kg/bhp
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
13.14 kg/bhp
10.42 kg/bhp
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Fuel Economy
74 mpg
combined
58 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
74 mpg
58 mpg
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
69 mpg
city
46 mpg
78 mpg
motorway
No data
52 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
850 mi
Range
634 mi
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
850 mi
634 mi
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Environmental Impact
78.2 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).
92.9 kWh
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
78.2 kWh
92.9 kWh
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
99 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
114 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
435 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
335 L
Boot Capacity
365 L









1032 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1100 L