The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2 (13 - 15) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 30 TDI (18 - ..)
€ 27,000
€ 30,800
€ 27,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Volvo V40 Cross Country D2 is 2.2 inches longer, 0.1 inches narrower and 1.3 inches taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 30 TDI.
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TDI
57.4
70.2
80.4
56.1
70.3
77.4
70.2 in
Width
70.3 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
57.4 in
Height
56.1 in
104.2
172
103.8
169.8
172 in
Length
169.8 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TDI
3274 lb
Curb Weight
3009 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4134 lb
Weight Difference:
265 lb
8.09 %
General
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TDI
M
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
D4162T
Engine Code
DGTE
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
114 hp
at 3250 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
113 hp
114 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TDI
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
199 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TDI
Performance
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TDI
115 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
11.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TDI
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28.97 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.39 lb/hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
28.97 lb/hp
26.39 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TDI
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
62 mpg
52 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TDI
57 mpg
city
45 mpg
65 mpg
highway
No data
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
850 mi
Range
690 mi
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
850 mi
690 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 30 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).
92.5 kWh
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
78.2 kWh
92.5 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP)
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
229 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
959 lb
Maximum Payload
1124 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.5 cu ft
