The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2 (15 - 16) vs. Audi A3 2.0 TDI (12 - 16)
€ 27,400

€ 26,600

€ 27,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,600
ⓘ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, 0.2 inches wider and 1.5 inches taller than the Audi A3 2.0 TDI.
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
57.4
70.2
80.4
55.9
70
77.4
70.2 in
Width
70 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
57.4 in
Height
55.9 in
104.2
172
102.4
166.8
172 in
Length
166.8 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
3472 lb
Curb Weight
2987 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4057 lb

Weight Difference:
485 lb
13.97 %

General
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
Audi A3 2.0 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 2.0 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
D4204T8
Engine Code
CRBC, CRLB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
118 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
118 hp
148 hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
207 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
207 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Performance
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
118 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
29.42 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.18 lb/hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
29.42 lb/hp
20.18 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
64 mpg
combined
57 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
64 mpg
57 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
56 mpg
city
48 mpg
69 mpg
highway
No data
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
1041 mi
Range
758 mi
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
1041 mi
758 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
76.1 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
76.1 kWh
84.3 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
154 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
171 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
893 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft









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