The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2 (13 - 15) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e (08 - 09)
€ 27,000

€ 24,500

€ 27,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,500
ⓘ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 7.8 cm longer, 1.8 cm wider and 3.5 cm taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e.
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
1458
1783
2041
1423
1765
1995
1783 mm
Width
1765 mm
2041 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1995 mm
1458 mm
Height
1423 mm
2646
4370
2578
4292
4370 mm
Length
4292 mm
2646 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
1485 kg
Kerb Weight
1395 kg
1920 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1895 kg

Weight Difference:
90 kg
6.06 %

General
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
M
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
D4162T
Engine Code
BJB, BKC, BXE, BLS
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1560 CC
Engine Capacity
1896 CC
113 bhp
at 3600 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
113 bhp
104 bhp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
270 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1900 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
270 NM
250 NM
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
Performance
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
115 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
11.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
165 m
0.000 sec

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

Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
▶ REPLAY
13.14 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.41 kg/bhp
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
13.14 kg/bhp
13.41 kg/bhp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
Fuel Economy
74 mpg
combined
63 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
74 mpg
63 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
69 mpg
city
49 mpg
78 mpg
motorway
No data
52 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
850 mi
Range
759 mi
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
850 mi
759 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
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).
92.5 kWh
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
78.2 kWh
92.5 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4, 5L
99 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
119 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
435 kg
Maximum Payload
500 kg
335 L
Boot Capacity
370 L









1032 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1100 L