The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2 (13 - 15) vs. Audi A3 1.6 TDI (09 - 12)
€ 27,000
€ 24,100
€ 27,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,100
ⓘ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 5.2 inches longer, 0.7 inches wider and 1.5 inches taller than the Audi A3 1.6 TDI.
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
57.4
70.2
80.4
55.9
69.5
77
70.2 in
Width
69.5 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
57.4 in
Height
55.9 in
104.2
172
101.5
166.9
172 in
Length
166.9 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
3274 lb
Curb Weight
2987 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4057 lb
Weight Difference:
287 lb
8.77 %
General
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
M
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
D4162T
Engine Code
CAYC
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
113 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
113 hp
104 hp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
199 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Performance
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
115 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
11.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
62 mph
62
mph
mph
518 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
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28.97 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.72 lb/hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
28.97 lb/hp
28.72 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
57 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
62 mpg
57 mpg
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
57 mpg
city
47 mpg
65 mpg
highway
No data
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
850 mi
Range
833 mi
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
850 mi
833 mi
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
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).
84.3 kWh
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
78.2 kWh
84.3 kWh
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
959 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
30.6 cu ft
